VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Trek Y 5

Velopedia Archive ID 72365

Overview

Model year1998
BrandTrek
ModelY 5
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID72365
Original MSRP$1,299.99
ColorsPurple
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Spyder R
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla R, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 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

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2
HandlebarIcon 2014
Handlebar extensionsICON Fatty
StemIcon
SaddleBontrager Comp
SeatpostICON 1, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMatrix Swami, 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 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 4, 2026.