Problems purchasing Trek 8500

Ivan.c

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

Mancunianfightingcat

What size have you ordered?

Evans website quotes 7-10 days for all sizes


http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/8500-2009-mountain-bike-ec016783?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle

Ivan.c

Hi,

17.5 and it is Evans that i have the bike on order with!

Mancunianfightingcat

Doh!

Not much help then I guess!

You could try here and ring the dealers until you find one in stock!


http://locator.trekbikes.com/locator/search

supersonic

Plenty of other XC bikes from other brands you could try (and trying is the key) such as the Boardman Pro, GT Zaskar, Scott Scale and from Treks sister company, Gary Fisher.