Trek 8500 SHX 1997 VS Ellsworth SUB 22 1998 specs comparison

Trek 8500 SHX
General InfosModel | 8500 SHX |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -White |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Continental Traction Pro KevlarFront: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Continental Navigator Pro 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: System 3 Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix Swami |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton ProGram Tapered Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
Handlebar extender | Bontrager Race Lite |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Trek 8500 SHX Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Trek 8500 SHX
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterBontrager Comp |

Ellsworth Sub 22
General InfosModel | Sub 22 |
Manufacturer | Ellsworth |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gunmetal grey anodized |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Cane Creek Crono |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeCane Creek WAM Ti |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedCane Creek Titanium |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton 7005 Elite |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ellsworth Easton |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ellsworth |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-M55 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN92 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 TeethEllsworth |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Ellsworth Sub 22 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Sid |
Other Specs of Ellsworth Sub 22
Component group sets | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SSTK |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its 8500 SHX bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek 8500 SHX Mountain bike here
- Get your Ellsworth Sub 22 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Ellsworth Sub 22 Mountain bike here