1996 Trek Y-22 full suspension

1996 Trek Y-22

The Trek Y series bikes were a pretty popular full suspension bike when the first arrived. Who remembers the "Yes" and guitar ads? The featured a Unified Rear Triangle (URT) design that put the entire drivetrain on one side of the pivot. This eliminated the dreaded pedal feedback but at the expense of suspension compliance, especially when standing. As suspension design and shock technology improved, the minuses started to outweigh the pluses and the design was replaced. The Y-33 featured nicer parts while the Y-22 would have been outfitted with a Deore XT/LX mix. This bike has been upgraded to a full 1996 Deore XT kit with carbon bars and Spinergy Rev X carbon wheels. While not "correct", the parts definitely fit the theme of the bike. All in all, one of the more memorable designs of the mid-1990's.

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Frame		Trek OCLV Carbon Fiber

Fork		Rock Shox Judy

Rear Shock		Stratos Helix

Rims		Spinergy Rev X

Hubs		Spinergy Rev X

Spokes		Spinergy Rev X

Tires		WTB Velociraptor

Pedals		onZa clipless

Crank		Shimano Deore XT

Chain		Shimano HG

Rear Cogs		Shimano XT 8 speed cassette

Bottom Bracket		Shimano sealed

Front Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT

Rear Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT

Shifters		Shimano Deore XT Rapid fire Plus

Handlebars		LP Composite

Stem		Tioga

Headset		Dia Compe Aheadset

Brake set		Shimano Deore XT "V" brakes

Brake levers		Shimano Deore XT Rapid fire

Saddle		Selle San Marco

Seat Post		Control Tech

Colors		natural

Size		16.5" C-T

Serial #		1863926