Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 58355
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 8500 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, non-suspension |
| Archive ID | 58355 |
| Original MSRP | $1,399.99 |
| Colors | Gold |
| Sizes | 14.5", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21" |
| Weight | 23 lb |
| Frame construction | Bonded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Easton ProGram EA70 |
| Fork | System 2 |
| Fork material | Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless) |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar extensions | System 2 |
| Stem | Bontrager Race |
| Saddle | Bontrager Plus 10 Lite |
| Seatpost | System 2, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Rims | Matrix Swami, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Union stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart 2 Comp, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke 2 Comp |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 591.8 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059.2 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.