Trek TARPON 2011 VS Trek 8500 2009 specs comparison
Trek Tarpon
General Infos| Model | Tarpon |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Vintage Gray and Black |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.0 (inches) Bontrager LT3 ECO |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro TK801 |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula FM31 Front: Formula FM21 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Bontrager 550 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Approved Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Approved |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Semi Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Tourney |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF51 |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Trek Tarpon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour S11 XCT |
Other Specs of Trek Tarpon
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-984 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager SSR |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager SSR |
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed Pewter and Pearl White |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR Front: 26 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Ti Levers Shimano Deore XT Ti Hydraulic Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano Deore XT Ti Hydraulic Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Lite Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Tubeless Ready Bontrager Race Lite Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alpha Red Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race X Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek S-3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100 RL |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager Race Lite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its Tarpon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek Tarpon Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek 8500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 Mountain bike here