Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 77970
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 8500 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 77970 |
| Original MSRP | $1,599.99 |
| Colors | Blaze Red |
| Sizes | 13", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Alpha SL aluminum |
| Fork | Answer Manitou SX-R |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | ICON clipless |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
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| Handlebar | Icon 2014 |
| Handlebar extensions | ICON Fatty |
| Stem | Icon |
| Saddle | Bontrager Plus 10 |
| Seatpost | ICON 2, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Rims | Bontrager, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Revolt ST, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Revolt ST |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 535.9 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.