Trek 8500 SHX 1996 VS Kona HOSSMATIC 2007 specs comparison
Trek 8500 SHX
General Infos| Model | 8500 SHX |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Matrix Swami |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Union Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton ProGram EA70 |
| Frame type | Bonded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar extender | System 2 |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
| Headset size | 1 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 width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX |
Other Specs of Trek 8500 SHX
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Plus 10 Lite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter System 2 |
Kona Hossmatic
General Infos| Model | Hossmatic |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Single |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Factory DH |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Levers Hayes MX-4 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex DM-24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona 7005 Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | TH |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Powerdrive |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44/32/22 Teeth FSA Alpha Drive |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Hossmatic Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour SF7-XCR |
Other Specs of Kona Hossmatic
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Kona Jackshit |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport SE |
| Seat post extension | Kona Double Thumb |
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 Kona Hossmatic manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Hossmatic Mountain bike here