VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Trek 8500

Velopedia Archive ID 91982

Overview

Model year2003
BrandTrek
Model8500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID91982
Original MSRP$1,649.99
ColorsTrek Red/Platinum Silver
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminum
ForkFOX Float R, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire
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

BrakesAvid Single Digit 5 brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBontrager Race
SaddleBontrager FS 2000
SeatpostBontrager Race

Wheels & tires

HubsBontrager Race
RimsBontrager Race Tubeless, 24-hole/28-hole
SpokesStainless steel, straight gauge
Front tire26 x 1.95" Bontrager Super X Tubeless
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube586.7 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424 mm
Wheelbase1064 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.