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    8500 E2012 Trek
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 10
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    Summary
    		The Trek 8500 E 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)

    30 mph

    8500 E

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    8500 E2012 Trek
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    FSA Orbit Z, 1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Race X Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 9 degree sweep

    Saddle

    Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.6mm, 20mm offset

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    n/a

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT M780 Shadow

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT

    Crank

    Shimano Deore XT M780, 42/32/24

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore XT M780, 10 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX HG81-10 11-36, 10 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano Deore XT M785 hydraulic disc brakes

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Race Lite Pro TLR Disc wheel system, 15mm front hub, 135x5mm rear hub, 28 hole, center lock, Tubeless Ready

    Tires

    Bontrager XR1 Team, 26x2.2"

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