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

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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

    Alpha Red Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, butted and formed top tube, hydroformed down tube w/integrated gusset, bridgeless seatstay, forged race dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    FSA Orbit Z, 1-1/8" semi-integrated, sealed

    Stem

    Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Race X Lite, flat

    Saddle

    Bontrager Race Lite

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.6mm, 5mm offset

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    n/a

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT Shadow

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT

    Crank

    Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore XT

    Cassette

    SRAM PG970 11-32, 9 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano Deore XT Ti Custom

    TypeShimano XT Mechanical Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Race Lite Disc wheel system, centerlock, tubeless ready

    Tires

    Bontrager XR 1 Team, 26x2.0"

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