Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 17727
| Model year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 8500 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 17727 |
| Original MSRP | $2,859.99 |
| Colors | Brushed Pewter/Pearl White |
| Sizes | 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21.5" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Alpha Red Aluminum |
| Fork | Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel |
| Fork material | Single crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore 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 | Shimano 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 |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek S-3 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Bontrager Race X Lite |
| Saddle | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.6mm diameter |
| Hubs | Bontrager Race Lite Disc |
|---|---|
| Rims | Bontrager Race Lite Disc, tubeless ready |
| 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 3, 2026.