Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2000 Trek 8500 LT

Velopedia Archive ID 46580

Overview

Model year	2000
Brand	Trek
Model	8500 LT
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	46580
Original MSRP	$1,969.99
Colors	Candy Blue
Sizes	Large, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Alpha SL aluminum
Fork	Marzocchi Bomber Z-3 Flylight, 4.0" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	ICON Graphite, 22/32/44 teeth
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Bontrager Re-Entry

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Aheadset SAS
Handlebar	ICON Graphite
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	ICON Graphite
Saddle	Bontrager FS 2000
Seatpost	Rock Shox suspension

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Rolf Dolomite
Rims	Front: Rolf Dolomite, Rear: Rolf Dolomite Assymetric, 24-hole/28-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Front tire	Bontrager Jones AC

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.