Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
1998 Trek 8500
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Trek 8500 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Alpha SL aluminum
- Fork Brand & Model
- Answer Manitou SX-R
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Trek 8500
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- ICON 2, 27.2mm diameter
- Saddle
- Bontrager Plus 10
- Handlebar
- ICON 2014
- Handlebar Stem
- ICON
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Bontrager, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.10inch Bontrager Revolt ST, Rear: 26 x 1.95inch Bontrager Revolt ST
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- ICON clipless
Accessories
- Colors
- Blaze Red
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Extensions
- ICON Fatty
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 13inch, 16.5inch, 18inch, 19.5inch, 21inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.