Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2006 Trek 8500

Velopedia Archive ID 11156

Overview

Model year	2006
Brand	Trek
Model	8500
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	11156
Original MSRP	$2,199.99
Colors	Smooth Silver
Sizes	15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	ZR 9000 aluminum
Fork	Fox R80 RL Disc, 80mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT Dual Control
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset	Shimano XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano XT disc brakes, Shimano XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cane Creek S-3
Handlebar	Bontrager Race
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Bontrager Race
Saddle	Bontrager Race
Seatpost	Bontrager X Lite Carbon

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Bontrager Race Disc
Rims	Bontrager Race Disc
Spokes	Stainless steel
Front tire	26 x 2.20" Bontrager Jones ACX
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.