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1997 Trek Y Five-0

Velopedia Archive ID 63871

Overview

Model year1997
BrandTrek
ModelY Five-0
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID63871
Original MSRP$4,299.99
ColorsRed/white/blue
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight24.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialOCLV carbon fiber/6061 T6 aluminum swingarm
ForkAnswer Manitou FS Ti
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockStratos Strata Pro, 1.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarIbis titanium
Handlebar extensionsSystem OCLV carbon fiber
StemIbis titanium
SaddleBontrager w/titanium rails
SeatpostBontrager Race Lite, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMatrix Swami, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.90" Continental Navigator Pro kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Continental Traction Pro 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 / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.