Trek 8700 SHX 1995 VS Merlin XLM XT 2004 specs comparison
Trek 8700 SHX
General Infos| Model | 8700 SHX |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 1995 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished and carbon fiber |
| 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 | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX With System 2 Front |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Matrix VooDoo |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Sapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | With Easton Aluminum Stays Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Bonded Lugged |
| Handlebar construction | System 3 |
| Handlebar extender | System 2 |
| Handlebar stem details | System 3 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA 2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Trek 8700 SHX Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Trek 8700 SHX
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Tioga Clipman |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vetta TT |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter System 2 |
Merlin XLM XT
General Infos| Model | XLM XT |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT M755 Hydraulic Front and Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Rear Levers Shimano Deore XT M755 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax Enduro |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax Enduro |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA-70 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM XT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float F80 RLT |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM XT
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its 8700 SHX bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek 8700 SHX Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin XLM XT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XLM XT Mountain bike here