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    Elite 8.52014 Trek
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 10
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    Summary
    		The Trek Elite 8.5 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

    Elite 8.5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Elite 8.52014 Trek
    Frame

    Alpha Platinum Aluminium w/E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, internal derailleur cable routing, post mount disc brake

    Headset

    FSA IS-2, E2, sealed cartridge bearing

    Stem

    Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise

    Saddle

    Bontrager Evoke 1.5

    Seatpost

    Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 12mm offset

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT Shadow

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Crank

    Shimano M610, 42/32/24

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, 10 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG62 11-36, 10 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano M445 hydraulic disc

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Shimano M435 centerlock hubs w/Bontrager AT-850 32-hole double-walled rims

    Tires

    Bontrager XR1 Expert, aramid bead, 26x2.20"

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