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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    XT
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
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    Summary
    The Trek 8500 is a 26″ aluminum frame crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Gear Range

    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

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ZR 9000 Alloy

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    Cane Creek S-3 w/cartridge bearings, sealed

    Stem

    Bontrager Race, 7 degree, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Race Lite, 0mm rise, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Bontrager Race

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Race X Lite ACC Carbon

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    n/a

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT

    Crank

    Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore XT Dual Control, 9 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG970 11-34, 9 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano XT, hydraulic disc, 6" rotors

    TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Race

    Tires

    Bontrager Jones ACX, 26x2.1", 120 tpi, folding

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