Trek 8500 LT 2000 VS Giant MCM 1 1997 specs comparison
Trek 8500 LT
General InfosModel | 8500 LT |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2000 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Candy Blue |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Bontrager Jones AC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Hayes LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf Dolomite |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Rear: Rolf Dolomite AssymetricFront: Rolf Dolomite |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alpha SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ICON Graphite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ICON Graphite |
Headset size | Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethICON Graphite |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Trek 8500 LT Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 4.0 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Bomber Z-3 Flylight |
Other Specs of Trek 8500 LT
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
Seat post extension | Rock Shox Suspension |

Giant MCM 1
General InfosModel | MCM 1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Natural carbon |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT KevlarFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 220 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
Frame type | Bonded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Direct Connect Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Giant MCM 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and bottom Bracket MountShimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Giant MCM 1
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Royal Carbon Look With Suspension |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTahoma DP 310 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its 8500 LT bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek 8500 LT Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant MCM 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant MCM 1 Mountain bike here