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8500
Ride
- The stiffness and light weight of top-end aluminum meet Trek's legendary cross country race performance.
Fit
- Cross country race performance with a more forgiving positioning than the pro-level OCLV model.
- Four sizes available.
Technology
- Alpha Red Aluminum frame, Trek's highest performance aluminum, with internally and externally relieved head tube, hydroformed bi-axial down tube and top tube, wishbone seatstay, hydroformed chainstays, forged and relieved disc ready dropouts
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5" |
| Frame | Alpha Red Aluminum w/internally and externally relieved head tube, hydroformed bi-axial down tube and top tube, wishbone seat stay, hydroformed chainstays, forged and relieved disc ready dropouts |
| Front Suspension | Fox 32 F100 RL w/air pressure, rebound, lockout, alloy steerer, 100mm |
| Wheels | |
| Wheels | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Tires | Bontrager Jones XR, 26x2.2/2.25"; 120 tpi, folding |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT, 9 speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT "Shadow" |
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG970 11-32, 9 speed |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Seat Post | Bontrager Race X Lite ACC carbon |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Race Lite, 0mm rise, 31.8mm |
| Stem | Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek S-3 w/cartridge bearings, sealed |
| Brakeset | Shimano XT, hydraulic disc; 180mm front, 160mm rear rotor |
Display measurement as: Inches or Centimeters
| Frame Size | Head Angle | Seat Angle | EFF Top Tube | Chain Stay | Bottom Bracket | Offset | Wheel Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | |
| S 15.5 in | 71.0° | 73.5° | 55.0 cm21.7 in | 42.4 cm16.7 in | 29.7 cm11.7 in | 4.0 cm1.6 in | 102.9 cm40.5 in |
| M 17.5 in | 71.0° | 73.0° | 58.5 cm23.0 in | 42.4 cm16.7 in | 29.7 cm11.7 in | 4.0 cm1.6 in | 106.3 cm41.9 in |
| L 19.5 in | 71.0° | 73.0° | 62.5 cm24.6 in | 42.4 cm16.7 in | 29.7 cm11.7 in | 4.0 cm1.6 in | 110.0 cm43.3 in |
| XL 21.5 in | 71.0° | 72.5° | 64.1 cm25.2 in | 42.4 cm16.7 in | 30.0 cm11.8 in | 4.0 cm1.6 in | 111.3 cm43.8 in |
| Frame Size | Actual Frame Size | Trail | Stand Over | Seat Tube | Head Tube |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 15.5 in | 39.4 cm15.5 in | 7.2 cm2.8 in | 71.3 cm28.1 in | 39.4 cm15.5 in | 10.5 cm4.1 in |
| M 17.5 in | 44.5 cm17.5 in | 7.2 cm2.8 in | 74.2 cm29.2 in | 44.5 cm17.5 in | 12.0 cm4.7 in |
| L 19.5 in | 49.5 cm19.5 in | 7.2 cm2.8 in | 77.4 cm30.5 in | 49.5 cm19.5 in | 13.5 cm5.3 in |
| XL 21.5 in | 54.6 cm21.5 in | 7.2 cm2.8 in | 81.1 cm31.9 in | 54.6 cm21.5 in | 15.0 cm5.9 in |
How does this bike stack up?
Here's an overview of the various component manufacturers' product lines.
Click on the links below for more detailed information on each.
bike.shimano.com
Providing a complete line of wheels and components to riders at all levels of cycling, from recreation to professional competition.
bontrager.com
Wheelworks and components used by the world's top racers and freeriders. Featured on the ProTour, Ironman, and 24-hour circuits.
sram.com
Offering a complete line of drivetrain components, suspension systems, braking systems and high-performance bicycle maintenance products.
clixqr.com
Revolutionary wheel release systems that let you install and lock your front wheel with no cam adjustment, and with only one hand.