
Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2002 Trek 8500
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,649.99
- Sizes
- 15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21"
- Colors
- Blue/Grey
- Archive ID
- 37542
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Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum, butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Duke RC, 3.15" travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, single 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 XTR SGS |
| Crankset | Bontrager Race, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Brakes
| Brakes | Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe SAS |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Bontrager Race |
| Saddle | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Race |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Bontrager Race |
|---|---|
| Rims | Bontrager Race Tubeless, 24-hole/28-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Jones AC |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.



