Trek TARPON 2011 VS Trek 8500 2006 specs comparison

Trek Tarpon 2011 comparison online with competitors

Trek Tarpon

General Infos
Model Tarpon
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2011
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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 tire26 X 2.0 (inches) Bontrager LT3 ECO
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset typeTektro TK801
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula FM31
Front: Formula FM21
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Bontrager 550 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Approved Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Approved
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Semi Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Tourney
Gear shift leversShimano EF51
Rear gear set 14 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Trek Tarpon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour S11 XCT

Other Specs of Trek Tarpon

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-984
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager SSR
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Bontrager SSR


Trek 8500 2006 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8500

General Infos
Model 8500
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Smooth Silver
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones ACX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Levers
Shimano XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race Disc
Rims manufacturerBontrager Race Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsZR 9000 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race
Headset sizeCane Creek S-3

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 8500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox R80 RL Disc

Other Specs of Trek 8500

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Race
Seat post extensionBontrager X Lite Carbon


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