VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Trek Y22

Velopedia Archive ID 54492

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTrek
ModelY22
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID54492
Original MSRP$2,299.99
ColorsCarbon
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight25.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionBonded carbon fiber/TIG-welded aluminum
Frame materialOCLV carbon fiber w/6061 T6 aluminum swingarm
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Alps-4, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar extensionsSystem 2
StemBontrager Race
SaddleVetta TT Transverse
SeatpostSystem 2, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMatrix Swami, 32-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart 2 Comp, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke 2 Comp
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube596.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1071.9 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.