VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Trek Y 3

Velopedia Archive ID 77720

Overview

Model year1998
BrandTrek
ModelY 3
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID77720
Original MSRP$899.99
ColorsIce RC Blue
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum w/True Temper chromoly swingarm
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla RX, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 300, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs PC-21, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body/aluminum cage

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2
HandlebarSystem 1
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSystem 1 ATB
SaddleBontrager Comp
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsMatrix Swami, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Jones, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Jones
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1046.5 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 5, 2026.