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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Frameset

Frame ConstructionBonded aluminum
Frame MaterialEaston ProGram EA70
ForkAnswer Manitou Mach 5 SX
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar ExtensionsSystem 2
StemBontrager Race
SaddleBontrager Plus 10 Lite
SeatpostSystem 2, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsMatrix Swami, 32-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front TireFront: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart 2 Comp, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke 2 Comp
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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