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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1996 Trek 8500 SHX
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,799.99
- Sizes
- 14.5", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21"
- Colors
- Gold
- Weight
- 24
- Archive ID
- 57234
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Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | Bonded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton ProGram EA70 |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| 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
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar Extensions | System 2 |
| Stem | Bontrager Race |
| Saddle | Bontrager Plus 10 Lite |
| Seatpost | System 2, 27.2 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Matrix Swami, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.