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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Fox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Mechanical Disc
    XTR, XT
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm
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    Summary
    The Trek 8500 Disc is a 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components and 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 Disc

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    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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