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1998 Trek Y-Superlite

Velopedia Archive ID 75911

Overview

Model year1998
BrandTrek
ModelY-Superlite
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID75911
Original MSRP$3,999.99
ColorsNude Carbon/anodized rear
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight23.7 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialOCLV carbon fiber w/6061 T6 aluminum swingarm
ForkRock Shox Sid
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla C, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarICON carbon
Handlebar extensionsICON carbon
StemIcon
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostICON 2, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsCane Creek Crono
RimsCane Creek WAM Ti, 24-hole/28-hole
SpokesCane Creek titanium, 2.0mm straight pull
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Revolt SS kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Revolt SS kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 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 4, 2026.