VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Trek Y 3

Velopedia Archive ID 68605

Overview

Model year1997
BrandTrek
ModelY 3
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID68605
Original MSRP$899.99
ColorsRed/cream
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight29 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum/True Temper chromoly swingarm
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla, 1.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSystem 1 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-376A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E
HandlebarSystem 1
Handlebar extensionsSystem 1
StemSystem 2
SaddleTrek
SeatpostSystem 1, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: System 1 suspension, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsMatrix Guru, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho K kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT kevlar
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 August 25, 2026.