2000 Trek 8500 22lb Resto-Mod

[davestradamus]

Alright fellas, this is a sad tale. A tale of one beloved Trek 8500 that is now missing and probably scared....

So before it was stolen, this was my 2000 Trek 8500 Alpha SL, Made in USA.

Circa last riding season....

Mods include:

Stripped Powdercoating
Brushed Frame
New Logos
Kona Project II Fork
LX Hollowtech II Crankset
XTR Rear Mech
XT Front Mech
XT Cassette
XT Shifters
XT Hubs/Skewers
Mavic Rims
WTB 2.3 Kevlar Front
IRC 1.95 Kevlar Rear
Avid Levers
Avid V-Brakes
Ritchey Seatpoast
Ritchey Stem/Bars (stripped and polished)
Oury Grips
Nashbar Ti saddle
Shimano SPD
Jagwire
The brake booster and headlight are just silly....
What do you dudes thinks of it?



Too bad she's gone...

 

[davestradamus]

This is what she looked like when I got her. (not my pic or bike) Except mine had Hayes Hydraulics and a taco'd Spinergy wheelset....