VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Trek 8500 Disc

Velopedia Archive ID 37541

Overview

Model year2002
BrandTrek
Model8500 Disc
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID37541
Original MSRP$2,089.99
ColorsBlue/Grey
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Duke RC, 3.15" travel
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetBontrager Race, 22/32/44 teeth
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M515 SPD

Brakes

BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe SAS
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBontrager Race
SaddleBontrager FS 2000
SeatpostBontrager Race

Wheels & tires

HubsBontrager Race Modified Disc
RimsBontrager Race Modified Disc, 28-hole
SpokesStainless steel
Front tire26 x 1.95" Bontrager Jones AC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube586.7 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm

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