1998 Trek 8500

Bicycle Type Mountain bike, front suspension
MSRP USD (new)
$1,599.99
Weight Not Available
Sizes 13", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21"
Colors Blaze Red
Item ID 77970


Frame & Fork

Frame Construction TIG-welded
Frame Material Alpha SL aluminum
Fork Answer Manitou SX-R
Fork Materal Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock Not applicable

Components

Component Group Mountain Mix
Brakeset Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Shift Levers Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull
Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Pedals ICON clipless
Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width 73mm English
Rear Cogs 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain Sachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost ICON 2, 27.2mm diameter
Saddle Bontrager Plus 10
Handlebar Extensions ICON Fatty
Handlebars ICON 2014
Handlebar Stem ICON
Headset 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2

Wheels

Wheel Size 26" wheels
Hubs Shimano Deore LX
Rims Bontrager, 32-hole
Front Tire Front: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Revolt ST, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Revolt ST
Rear Tire Not Available
Spoke Brand DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples Alloy nipples
Not Available
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Bicycle Condition

Private-Party Value

Trade-In Value

Excellent

$146

$104

Very Good

$127

$88

Good

$111

$76

Fair

$92

$54

Poor

$60

$32


Bicycle Condition Guide

The bicycle looks new and is in like-new mechanical condition. The frame & fork have no visible or detectable blemishes or damage. All components, parts, and accessories are clean and free of any visible & detectable blemishes or damage. No service is required on any component, part, or accessory. Tires and grips/handlebar tape are original spec and in pristine condition.
The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic (only) blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts and/or accessories. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. The suspension (if applicable) and braking surfaces are clean with some signs of usage yet free from grooves & pitting. The tires, grips/handlebar tape, and brake pads may show signs of usage yet have a majority of their life remaining.
The frame or fork or components or accessories have cosmetic blemishes. The frame (if metal) may have minor, aesthetic dings. Paint is faded slightly and/or slightly discolored and scratched. Bicycle is free of major mechanical issues but may require some service, a tune up is recommended. Some parts may require replacing, not to include front or rear shocks, wheels, shifters, front or rear derailleurs, braking systems, crank set or chainrings. Items that may need to be replaced include: tires, tubes, grips/handlebar tape, brake pads, brake hoods, chain & cassette, brake cables, gear cables, any/all housing, brake fluid and shock oil. Braking surfaces may have minor grooves or discoloration. Suspension and brakes may need to be serviced.
The frame or fork or components or accessories have cosmetic blemishes. The frame (if metal) has minor, aesthetic dings. Paint is faded slightly and/or slightly discolored and scratched. The bicycle has some mechanical issues and a tune up is necessary. An overhaul is recommended. Multiple parts need to be replaced. Suspension and brakes need to be serviced.
The frame or fork or components or accessories have many cosmetic blemishes. The frame (if metal) has numerous aesthetic dings. Paint is faded slightly and/or slightly discolored and scratched. The bicycle has mechanical issues and a tune up is necessary. An overhaul is recommended. Multiple parts need to be replaced. Suspension and brakes need to be serviced. This bike could also be used for salvage.