VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Trek Y3

Velopedia Archive ID 89815

Overview

Model year1999
BrandTrek
ModelY3
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID89815
Original MSRP$849.99
ColorsInkwell Blue
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminum/chromoly
ForkRock Shox Jett C, 1.8" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano AceraX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27E, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKAZ LR900, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi TX22 brakes, Lee Chi LV77E levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SE-1
HandlebarIcon 6061
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAlloy Ahead
SaddleVelo
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Kung Ten W55F, Rear: Kung Ten W5ER
RimsBontrager Corvair, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Jones, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Bontrager Jones
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube612 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1087 mm
Fork offset / rake39 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.