HI this seemed like the best place to find out about y bikes...I'd like to draw on your expertise if i may. I found a y26bike for sale quite reasonable, and...
The Y26 is quite different to the 1995-2001 Trek Y bikes. Apart from being a much cheaper bike, the frame geometry is not the same. It appears the Y26 exists ...
I've got a Y1 (not sure which year), and my chain decided to break last week. Before going out and getting another chain, I had a few questions. Are there any...
chains come as a one size fits all special, when you buy a new one, you will find that you would have to take out a few links to make it fit. You would have to...
Can you use a Dual Crown Fork on a Y-11? I heard you couldn't because it was too much stress on the carbon frame? I want on more for the looks than anything...
The Y Glide had dual crown forks but it's an all alloy frame, same as the Y1, Y3, and Y5. I have seen dual crown forks fitted to OCLV bikes as an aftermarket...
I personally wouldn't and I believe that my Trek Rep advised against it at the time when they beginning to gain popularity. It's a carbon frame which is not...
How do you think a broken frame will look? Don't put a dual crown fork on a carbon Y frame. Here's why. The purpose of a dual crown fork is to allow larger...
Hey there Y-bike enthusiasts. Thought I'd say howdy, I just joined this group. I have a 1997 Trek Y-33 that I bought back in 1998 (IIRC). It is the nude...
HI, I own a Trek Y5, i have kept the bike up to date components wise but yesterday i found 2 hairline (quite tiny) splits in the welding at the front :( Is...
Unless you particularly want the frame colours and decals of the Y5, don't forget you can use a Y1, Y3, or Y Glide frame instead (though keep the Y5 URT if ...
HI, I am brand new to this group and have enjoyed the info i've gotten so far. Just to let you know I have a Y3 that is for sale. This bike has never been...
Hello, I have acquired two y bikes. They are a Yglide and a Y3. They appear to be almost identical. One of the frames is missing the bolt at the pivot...
First try a Trek agent. The part number I have is 64304 for the bolt. I know they are still around because I bought one last year. The URT on the Y3 is...
... no joy! ... Thanks for all of the replies, i am sorry to say i have decided to put my Y5 away for a while :'( (i hate the fact i have to do that!). I have...
Hello fellow Y-enthusiasts, I recently purchased a new Y-Five-O, and have taken apart my Y-22 to build it up. I hardly ever rode the Y-22, it was more of a toy...
for sale 1997 trek y-50 full xtr, manitou front fork and a stratos air/oil rear. Hand built Bontrager Mustang ceramic wheel set. light fadt and fun. $800.00...
Hi All, I have a 1998 Y-33 that I ride several times a week on fairly rocky terrain. I'm having an issue with the rear pivot bolt(s) loosening up on longer...
The Trek technical manual recommends loctite. I think one side used blue loctite and the other side red. I don't have the manual with me now but if you want...
The 1997 Retail Technical Manual is now in the files section. It contains details on removing and fitting the pivot bushing. There are also useful part...
I've had a scout about on the Trek Website and I can't find the files sectin you mention? Any chance someone could post the link? Thanks!!!! Neil From:...
My local Trek dealer advised Loctite 641 bearing retaining compound when replacing the pivot bush. I guess this is the "primer" referred to in the manual and...
Anyone have an extra steel Unified triangle sitting around they'd like to sell me? I'd like to use it as the basis for a customized rear triangle for my y33....
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