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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1999 Trek 8500 LT
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,399.99
- Sizes
- 13", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21"
- Colors
- Black Gold
- Weight
- 25
- Archive ID
- 87823
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Alpha SL aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy 100, 4.0" travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | ICON Flywheel, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Bontrager Re-Entry |
Brakes
| Brakes | Hayes Cable-Actuated Disc front/Avid 1D-10 rear brakes, Avid SD-1.0 L levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SA |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | ICON |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | ICON |
| Saddle | Bontrager FS+10 Race |
| Seatpost | RockShox suspension, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Formula disc |
|---|---|
| Rims | Bontrager Maverick, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Jones, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Bontrager Jones |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.