Trek 8500 SHX 1997 VS Specialized P.3 2010 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 |

Specialized P.3
General InfosModel | P.3 |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red |
Sizes | - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.30 (inches) Specialized Rhythm Lite Control |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir 4 LeversAvid Elixir 4 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Forged Alloy Single-speed Cassette Disc With 20 (millimeters) Thru-axleFront: Forged Alloy Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Specialized P.3 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 60 (millimeters)Alloy Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Aggro |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA PIG FS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)KMC Kool K-710 SL |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Fuse SL Euro |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28 TeethFuse SL 2pc |
Gear shift levers | Not Available |
Rear gear set | 13 Teeth1-speed |
Specialized P.3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Dirt Jumper 1 |
Other Specs of Specialized P.3
Component group sets | Dirt Jump Mix |
Pedals details | Specialized Lo-Mag |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Fuse Lo Pro SL |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy Double Bolt |
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 Specialized P.3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized P.3 Mountain bike here