Problems purchasing Trek 8500

Ivan.c
Ivan.c Posts: 13
edited February 2009 in MTB buying advice
Hi Guys,

Can anybody help please?

I have had a Trek 8500 2009 on order for over 6 weeks at my lbs, but have just heard that they are having no luck in locating one. There seems to be a problem at Trek in supplying them, for what reason is anyone's guess! Have been quoted another 3 months if they can supply one even then!

Consequently, I may have to consider another make. Does anybody have any suggestions as to an equivalent? I am a woman, but the 8500 has a better spec than the wsd 8000 and ride a male bike at present. I have to be careful about top tube though as have back problem and reach is an issue.


Frame:
Alpha Red 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
Fork:
Fox F100 RL, custom tuned for Trek with lockout, Air adjust, Rebound, Alloy steerer and 100mm travel
Front Derailleur:
Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano Deore XT "Shadow"
Shifters:
Shimano Deore XT, 9 speed
Chainset:
Shimano Deore XT
Chainrings:
44/32/22 tooth chainrings
Cassette:
SRAM PG970 11-32 tooth range, 9 speed
Front Brake:
Shimano Deore XT Ti, Hydraulic disc, Custom Ti version; 180mm rotor
Rear Brake:
Shimano Deore XT Ti, Hydraulic disc, Custom Ti version; 160mm rotor
Brake Levers:
Shimano Deore XT Ti
Handlebars:
Bontrager Race Lite OS flat bar, 600mm width
Stem:
Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm
Headset:
Cane Creek S-3 with cartridge bearings, Sealed
Rims:
Bontrager Race Lite Disc wheel system, Centerlock, Tubeless ready
Front Hub:
Bontrager Race Lite Disc wheel system, Centerlock, Tubeless ready
Rear Hub:
Bontrager Race Lite Disc wheel system, Centerlock, Tubeless ready
Front Tyre:
Bontrager Jones XR, 26x2.2 inch, 120 tpi, Folding
Rear Tyre:
Bontrager Jones XR, 26x2.25 inch, 120 tpi, Folding
Saddle:
Bontrager Race Lite
Seatpost:
Bontrager Race X Lite ACC, Carbon


I would be so grateful for any suggestions or if anyone knows about the situation with Trek.

Thanks

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