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Bicycle Archive ยท Specification report 2008 Trek 8500 Velopedia Archive ID 12829
Overview Model year 2008 Brand Trek Model 8500 Bicycle type Mountain bike, front suspension Archive ID 12829 Original MSRP $2,749.99 Colors Onyx/ Metallic Black Sizes 15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
Frameset Frame construction TIG-welded Frame material Alpha Red Aluminum Fork Fox 32 F100RL, 100mm travel Fork material Aluminum/magnesium, single crown Rear shock N/A
Drivetrain Component group Shimano XT Shifters Shimano XT Rapid Fire Front derailleur Shimano XT Rear derailleur Shimano XT Shadow Crankset Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth Cassette SRAM PG-970 Rear cogs 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth Pedals N/A
Brakes Brakes Shimano XT Disc w/180mm Rotor front/Shimano XT Disc w/160mm Rotor rear brakes, Shimano XT levers
Cockpit & contact points Headset Cane Creek S-3 Handlebar Bontrager Race Lite Handlebar extensions Not included Stem Bontrager Race X Lite Saddle Bontrager Race Lite Seatpost Bontrager Race X Lite ACC Carbon
Wheels & tires Hubs Bontrager Race Lite Rims Bontrager Race Lite Front tire Front: 26 x 2.20" Bontrager Jones XR, Rear: 26 x 2.25" Bontrager Jones XR Wheel size 26" wheels
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.