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2003 Trek

8500 Disc

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components and mechanical disc brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkFox
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetXTR, XT
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

8500 Disc

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
15.5"

5'0" – 5'6"

17.5"

5'6" – 6'1"

19.5"

5'9" – 6'3"

21.5"

6'1" – 6'6"

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Specs
Build
Frame

ZR 9000 Alloy™ is lighter than titanium and stronger than steel. Pro Race geometry transfers more power on climbs and descents.

Fork

Fox Float R air spring, 12 click rebound adjust, 32mm EA70 upper tubes, magnesium lowers, 80mm travel

Travel80mm

Spring TypeAir

Headset

AHS 1-1/8" alloy cups, semi cartridge, sealed

Stem

Bontrager Race, 7Ëš

Handlebar

Bontrager Race

Saddle

Bontrager FS 2000, Cro-Moly rails

Seatpost

Bontrager Race

TypeRigid

Pedals

Shimano M515, clipless

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT

Crank

Bontrager Race 44/32/22

Shifters

Shimano Deore XT

Cassette

Shimano HG-70 11-32, 9spd

Brakes

w/ levers

TypeMechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Race Disc: Trek Regional Team wheel; Disc-specific rims, welded for huge strength; Bontrager Offset Spoke Bed; Fully serviceable, cartridge bearing hubs; International standard brake rotor, no adapters req.; Race Cro-Moly skewers; 965 g, 28h fro

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Last updated June 29

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