VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Trek Y 22

Velopedia Archive ID 73486

Overview

Model year1998
BrandTrek
ModelY 22
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID73486
Original MSRP$2,399.99
ColorsBlaze Red
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialOCLV carbon fiber w/6061 T6 aluminum swingarm
ForkAnswer Manitou X-Vert
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla C, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsICON clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB grease guard
HandlebarIcon 2014
Handlebar extensionsICON Ergo
StemIcon
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostICON 2, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsBontrager Valiant, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Jones kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Jones kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube561.3 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74.5°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 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.