Not really happy with the adjustability of the original Stratos Pro that came on my '97 Y-33. Also it makes a sucking sound these days, probably blown seal...
Hi all Just got a yellow 1998 Y-11 off ebay the other day and finaly have a chance to play with it. I always have a soft spot for Y-bikes as it was one of the...
Hi Frank I also ride a '98 yellow Y-11 myself & still have the original UK Trek range brochure so hopefully can help you on some of your queries. The original...
Hi Glen: Thanks so much for your reply. You're right that both of my fork and rear shock are stock as I do more research and confirm they do have disk brake...
Hi Frank, Lets nip this in the bud before you go spending any more money on stuff that is not really suitable. I have a 96' vintage Y22, and I'm running the...
I have a fox alps5 on my Y-11. I updated to fox RP23 recently. The noticeable changes that were apparent to me are as follows: Much less pogoing of the bike...
Hi Neil Thanks for the advice on shocks. I finally did set up the bike and the rear shock is better now even with just 1.5" of travel. The rear shock has only...
Group, Can anyone advise as to the value of a Y-22? It was my son's bike and has been in the garage for a couple of years...a few scratches but otherwise in...
The lever arm for the rear shock pivot, measured from the frame pivot, is roughly one third the length of the lever arm of the rear dropout. This means that...
*nnnnngh!* The Y design is a 4" travel bike. Stop looking at the shock throw as the travel indicatior!!! If you drop all the pressure - or take the shock out,...
Hi all, Flattery will get you nowhere, Neil! I actually weigh in at nearer 115kg and run the Stratos shock at around 220lb pressure. This sets up the rear...
As for rear shocks, I am still using my OE sprung vanilla on my Y5, yes I WANT TO CHANGE IT.......but when it comes to front shocks, I would definately...
Hi all Trek Y fans, Thought I would throw my 2 cents in here, I have a 97' Y-22 and changed out my front forks last year to a new 2005 Fox F100 X with Terra...
The answer is: terribly, but not, I think, because of the Reba Team '07 model that I have just put on (I've had my seat too far aft, so I was struggling to...
Even with the original Judy SL (80mm) forks that came with my Y-33, the front was always too light for climbing. Especially in the lower gears. I use bar...
Thanks I got it, the 4" travel is the wheel travel not and the shock throw. ... Think your taking these questions too personal, Neil. I appreciated your...
In response to that, I did take it a little personally, as I tried to make it clear that they are pants forks. Some stuff works well from the 90's, some stuff...
just bought a y22 from a friend for $300!!! in like new condition(was only on the trails for about 60 miles then sat in a garage) anyway...im starting to...
Yes, it'll work fine. All Trek frames are 1 1/8th in size so your Chris King will be an ideal headset. Indeed they have got to be the best headset out there -...
Congrats on the great deal! You've got yourself a great frame and the best headset on the market, see that they are assembled properly. If you don't have the...
hey all!! looking to upgrade my 1997 y5 am i going to be able to go threadless? i want to replace the fork, stem, headset... also am i going to be able to fit...
The answer is yup to all your questions......running a n OS Race face headset and a 1994 marz exr pro on the front, all fit nice. You will not have any...
thanks for the replies! looks like modernizing the front end of my Y5 is going to work out after all. i think i'm going to get a bike shop to install the...
I've read that a perfectly safe headset press can be made from a sufficiently long bolt, matching nut and two large steel washers that are wider than the...
I have a bare 1997 y22 frame and I have no idea what size crank, fork and head, front derailleur clamp, and wheel width (if there is such a thing) to buy. I'm...
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