Trek 8500 SHX 1996 VS Giant TALON 29ER 1 2011 specs comparison

Trek 8500 SHX 1996 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8500 SHX

General Infos
Model 8500 SHX
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Gold
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 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Smoke 2 Comp
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Dart 2 Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Matrix Swami
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston ProGram EA70
Frame typeBonded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race
Handlebar extenderSystem 2
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-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 Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 SX

Other Specs of Trek 8500 SHX

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Plus 10 Lite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
System 2


Giant Talon 29er 1 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Talon 29er 1

General Infos
Model Talon 29er 1
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -White and Blue
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.1 (inches) Maxxis Crossmark
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Giant Root Hydraulic Disc
Custom Color Brakes
Custom Color Levers
Giant Root Hydraulic Disc
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula Semi-Sealed
Front: Giant Tracker
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Giant S-XC2 29 (inches) Sport
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Sport Alloy Low Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Sport Alloy
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano M442
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Talon 29er 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.5
Fork material Single Crown
Alloy Steerer
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
SR Raidon 29 (inches)

Other Specs of Giant Talon 29er 1

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsMTB Caged Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Mtb
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Sport Alloy


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