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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)

    50 km/h

    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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