Velopedia Bicycle Archive

2009 Trek 8500

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,859.99
Sizes
15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21.5"
Colors
Brushed Pewter/Pearl White
Archive ID
17727

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialAlpha Red Aluminum
ForkFox F100 RL, 100mm travel
Fork MaterialSingle crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT Shadow
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
CassetteSRAM PG-970
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
PedalsN/A

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT Ti hydraulic disc w/180mm rotor front/Shimano Deore XT Ti hydraulic disc w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Shimano Deore XT Ti levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek S-3
HandlebarBontrager Race Lite
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemBontrager Race X Lite
SaddleBontrager Race Lite
SeatpostBontrager Race Lite, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsBontrager Race Lite Disc
RimsBontrager Race Lite Disc, tubeless ready
Front TireFront: 26 x 2.20" Bontrager Jones XR, Rear: 26 x 2.25" Bontrager Jones XR
Wheel Size26" wheels

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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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