Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
1997 Trek Y 3
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Trek Y 3 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum/True Temper chromoly swingarm
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Indy C
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Fox Vanilla, 1.75inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Trek Y 3
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore LX/Alivio
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400i
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-376A levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- System 1, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Trek
- Handlebar
- System 1
- Handlebar Stem
- System 2
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: System 1 suspension, Rear: Shimano Alivio
- Rims
- Matrix Guru, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 1.95inch Tioga Psycho K kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95inch Tioga Psycho TT kevlar
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- System 1 w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Red/cream
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Extensions
- System 1
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 29
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.