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Submitted by
bearleft
a Cross Country Rider
from Lagrange KY USA
Date Reviewed: January 24, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | otter creek loop | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$2200.00 | | Purchased At: | clarksville schwinn | | Strengths: | rider feed back, plushness and lockout | | Weaknesses: | fork guts,pivot noise | | Similar Products Used: | 930, homegrone fs | | Bike Setup: | azonic shortie,white bros. fork guts (man what a differance)all else bone stock after 13 years of riding!!!!! | | Bottom Line: | For a 1996 it's a great bike! You will love it if your thinking about getting one.It is a outstanding c.c. racer/ rider at 24/25 lbs. good climber with lockout, exellent on rocky moderate downhills. The fork parts are available from :MOUNTIAN RACING Products www.mrp.com. Part #'s are wb-97-826 springs, wb-97-842 damper. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Huppertz
a Cross Country Rider
from Tijeras, NM, USA
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Cedro Peak Trail System | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | I ride some of the rockiest stuff you can imagine, mostly loose to semi loose limestone, and really beat on my Y-22 (1995!) ant it still rocks. I just finished restoring it because I broke my rear URT (Trek replaced right away) and now it looks as good as it mashes. I have been upgrading the components over the years, but am still a bit heavy at 28lbs. My favorite part about riding this bike is I am a better rider when I am on it. The Y takes my bad line decisions and somehow keeps the wheels on the ground at any speed. It is stable through twisties, baby heads, and loose rock. When my bike was down I rode my son's Specialized S-Works hardtail and the trails kicked my butt. I don't know how anyone can ride a hard tail in the rocks for more than an hour... | | Weaknesses: | I don't have a lockout on the back yet, so I can't totally mash in the lowest gears standing up. That's OK though because I use high gears when I stand up anyway. | | Similar Products Used: | S-Works carbon/titanium | | Bike Setup: | Carbon bar, '03 Manitu Mars fork, XT rear d, XT brakes, awesome IRC Trail Bear tires, Mavic wheelset, custom oilite bronze center pivot bushing. | | Bottom Line: | I have yet to ride any bike at any price that is as light, plush, and nimble. I weigh 188 and haven't broken the carbon yet. I will mention that the pivots need to be cleaned now and then to keep them healthy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Livermore, CA
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | Chain Reaction | | Bike Setup: | Velociraptor tires, Salsa seatpost clamp. Rebuilt a few years ago with updated XT. | | Bottom Line: | It's taken everything I've thrown at it - this includes some pretty sick stuff in Santa Cruz and Skeggs. I've heard of people blowing out the Strata Shock but I've never had problems with it. I wouldn't ride a full suspension bike without rear lockout capability. For those people who don't get it, they've obviously never tried to ride virtually unridable climbs - with the rear shock locked out this bike can do it. The lockout gives you the climbing control of a hardtail and puts your energy into the climb and not into the shock. 10 years and still going strong. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mo
a Racer
from Brussels, Belgium
Date Reviewed: December 23, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | asphalt | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Strengths: | looks and handles as if designed by Pininfarina | | Weaknesses: | may one-chili weeners now and forever hold their tongue | | Similar Products Used: | yo momma | | Bike Setup: | Trek Y-33 frame, SRAM X.O
front: Suntour magnesium fork, Magura HS33, Spinergy revx
rear: DT Swiss shock , custom swingarm, Vuelta chromlite
| | Bottom Line: | Bought the bike several years ago from a Dutch pro rider. He had just gotten it from the store as a replacement for his busted Y-11, so the frame was brandnew. Luckily, he had a good sponsor so he sold it to a happy me.
The design is so very functional, yet looks like it could be on display at the Guggenheim. It's a shame they don't make these anymore. Perhaps their durability paired with a lifetime warranty proved too succesfull.
The bike could be very light, were it not for the heavy rear triangle. It's this rear geometry that also causes the bobbing. Just attach the pedals to the frame and replace the swingarm (some machining and/or welding is required).
If only I had the budget for titanium ... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Orme, Arizona, USA
Date Reviewed: December 7, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Cauncy Ranch, Hell Ride | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$240.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | I have a mixed-breed bike, one with the Y-33 rear triangle and a Y-SL 200(I think)front triangle. This has been a very solid frame. I live on a ranch at a boarding school, and am the bike shop mechanic there. I have many rough rock garden trails and technical ascents here, and this frame exceded all my expectations. My bike weighs about 25lbs! Solid and inspired confedence on the downhills, and was like an elevator on uphills. I am a light rider at just under 130lbs, and the suspension works superbly for that weight class. My friend is 165ish and it sags too much for him, even with a pumped up shock. And the looks. Everyone knows it is mine, and they all want one . . . | | Weaknesses: | the stock rear shock had a bit too much rebound, so you I had a tendancy to spring off rocks. Now have a Fox float R, so much smoother. bobs a little, but for someone like me, not much at all. ocassionally some noise from the pivot, but easy to tighten back up | | Similar Products Used: | K2 Zed sport, Gary Fisher Hoo Koo e Koo, GT outpost, various Stumpjumpers | | Bike Setup: | Y frame, SID XC's, Tektro V brakes, LX rapidfire integrated shifters, XT rear and Deore front deraileurs, RaceFace Prodigy bars, Oxygen post and stem, specialized 7005 craks and bontrager rims, Fire XC pro tires. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike for a beginner looking for a sweet ride that doesn't cost allot. It is just as good for racing, as it can be built to weigh something close to a bike costing 2500+. As i mentoned before, works best for light riders. My friend got a Stumpjumper for $2,700 and it weighs about a pound and a half more! Great frame, really inspires confedence, and not very hard to maintain (only one pivot to tighten) I love it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hardcore
a
from IL
Date Reviewed: February 8, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | none too much fun at too many | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | It has lasted me a lifetime with hard abuse. | | Weaknesses: | very few | | Similar Products Used: | Just about everything. | | Bike Setup: | xtr,brakes, fr Derail,pauls rear, sweetwings ti cranks, chris king headset, mavic crossmax ceramics, syncro ti seat pole, blah blah blah way too much to continue.Lightend or upgraded just about everything. | | Bottom Line: | Bottom line this bike has provided me with almost ten years of indestructable fun, I have riden all over utah,colorado,michigan,wisconsin. Those who say it sucks only show their lack of knowledge with it period. Wanna climb? lock out the rear, simple. Set the suspension for your weight and your good to go. It works great as a cross country bike not too heavy though I lightend mine. As far as durablity and carbon are concerned? I am not that heavy at 180lbs but I have taken 6' 7' drops no problem and some seriously fast unexpected 3' and 4'drops. This bike was some of the most well spent money I feel I have ever spent. It is a great all around performer.Too bad some people on here feel it is more of a image bike maybe they need to look at themselves a bit more. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Jax, FL
Date Reviewed: November 15, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Santos,Hanna Park,Razzorbak | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycles Ect. | | Strengths: | lite weight, strong, Exelent climber | | Weaknesses: | pedal bob when standing | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 830, Trek Fuel 70, Trek Liquid 10, Specialized Stuntjumper | | Bike Setup: | Full XT, Bontrager Race Lite wheelset, Easton EC70 carbon bar, stem and seatpost, Selle Italia SRL gel saddle, Cris King headset, Hutchinson Mosquito UST tires,Xpedo MAG/SL pedals, And Rock Shox SID (carbon crown)fork, and SId Lockout Rear! | | Bottom Line: | Yea yea, there is no stock parts on this bike, but I can't buy a new one so I built one! That's how much I love this bike. It very lite (24.5 LBS) It's a unbelivable climber and with the rear lockout it's like a hard tail on the sprints. You can see it on this website under bikes/ Full suspension cross country (search) 2003 Trek Y33
Or this link http://gallery.mtbr.com/showphoto.php?photo=2386&password=&sort=1&cat=2&page=1
I sure wish Trek still made this bike just imagine This bike with Pro pedal or SPV !!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
scott
a Weekend Warrior
from chandler, az, usa
Date Reviewed: May 11, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | holbert- southmountain | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | play it again sports | | Strengths: | Frame, weight, ability to climb, comfortable geometry. | | Weaknesses: | afraid to use for aggressive riding. (i weigh 260 lbs) Its ugly but the carbon look is cool | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Nothing in this bike is origonal- full xt drivetrain and components(eveything)! Sun mammoth rims on xt hubs- not light but strong. velociraptor rubber. Sid race fork with a cane creek AD-12 rear shock. | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike not knowing i was getting an abused racing bike. I replaced every component on it within a year. But the frame is great. I use it for cross country, epic rides and light freeride and it does great on everything. I would recommend this ride to anyone in xc | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
EVAN YOPP
a Racer
from PADUCAH, KY
Date Reviewed: December 27, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | NORTH/ SOUTH TRAIL @LBL | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | FROM A FRIEND | | Strengths: | VERY PLUSH AND LIGHTWEIGHT. THERE'S PROBIBLY A USE FOR THE LOCKOUT, BUT I HAVEN'T FOUND IT YET. AFTER YEARS OF RIDING A HARDTAIL, I DON'T EVEN CONSIDER LOCKING OUT. FOR A NINE YEAR OLD BIKE, IT HAS HELD UP VERY WELL CONSIDERING THE HELL IT'S BEEN THROUGH. STILL LOOKS LIKE NEW. | | Weaknesses: | THE Y BIKE WAS AN AMERICAN ICON. WHEN IT WAS DISCONTINUED, IT WAS LIKE THE DEMISE OF THE CAMARO. THE ACHILLES ANKLE OF THE Y IS THE SHOCK BUSHINGS. | | Similar Products Used: | TREK 930 SINGLETRACK, TREK 8900 | | Bike Setup: | SHIMANO XT, CIRCA 1995, STANS NO TUBES W/ HUTCHISON PYTHONS, TITEC HELLBENT BAR, MANITOU MARS FORK | | Bottom Line: | PROBIBLY THE BEST VALUE IN A USED BIKE. IF THEY WERE STILL MADE, THEY'D PROBIBLY BE THE BEST VALUE IN A NEW BIKE. THE BIKE IS VERY VERSATILE, AND CAN BE SET UP FOR VIRTUALLY ANY TYPE OF RIDING, FROM COMMUTER/ URBAN ASSULT VEHICLE, TO DOWNHILL, TO CROSS COUNTRY RACER. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Graham Cragun
a Downhiller
from Spokane, Wa, USA
Date Reviewed: March 24, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | MINIHAHA, Wa | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | ??? | | Strengths: | Everything from the carbon fiber to the brakes. | | Weaknesses: | NONE! | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Big Hit DH | | Bike Setup: | Answer hyperlight bars, full XT componets. | | Bottom Line: | Very trust worthy. It has been through everything from flipping down Mt. Spokane to endoing on a table top jump. it is still in perfect condition. Everything is worth the 2 gees i spent on it. It has a Strata Shock on the rear and i am going to put a FOX Vanilia coil shock on it. I am also thinking of putting some Rock Shox Boxxer front shock and Hayes Disc brakes on there for better downhill riding. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ricky Ricardo
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | bukit panjang | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$999.00 | | Purchased At: | Cheap john | | Strengths: | i used y 50 which is the same with 33 (only the num is diff)being made of carbon,it is very light and durable.it is simple because of the lesser pivot design.recomended for cross country and trail.it offers me good control and handling.performs best with xtr parts.one of the reason i bought is that it has a unique look. | | Weaknesses: | no downhill riding! | | Similar Products Used: | gt zaskar and y 33 | | Bike Setup: | y 50 frame,answer handle,odi yeti grips,hayes hydaulic disc,brake therapy,michelin comp,manitou black elite,mavic 517,XTR shifter-f&r derailler,selle bassanno saddle,titec stem,moby seatpost | | Bottom Line: | it is light and performs to my expectations.Voted in mountain bike as the 3rd most significant bike.for people who prefer something unique. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin Dole
a Cross Country Rider
from New London, CT
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | First off I was riding a y-50, but it's the same frame with a different number. Secondly I say WAS, because I broke the damn thing and am now riding a '99 Y-SL that trek replaced it with.
Very light for a full suspension.
Warranty and service on bike was great. | | Weaknesses: | Frames tend to crack at shock mounts underhard usage. This is only a problem if you use it to jump 6 and 7 foot ledges like me. (I'm 5' 10" 170lbs) | | Similar Products Used: | GT LTS
| | Bike Setup: | Full xtr. Spins. 98 Z1. | | Bottom Line: | A great bike overall. It took me three years to crack it under heavy use and tons of jumps and dropoffs. Trek was really good to me and replaced it promptly. The new y-sl rides even better. This is a great frame for cross country riders who hate hardtails. It can be made very light too. I bought my y-50 with xtr wheelset and an FS ti and it weighed in at 24.3 lbs (large frame). It could definitely make a light race bike and has good handling. only two things keep me from giving it a full five chilis. First, the frame did in fact fail. My friend also broke his and is in the process of having it replaced. Secondly, the suspension does get noticeably stiffer when standing. It does still work when up, but doesn't suck up the little stuff until you get back on the saddle. As far as value, at $1300 new, this frame is a little overpriced. I honestly can't see how any frame could cost anywhere near this amount regardless of materials used. We're all really getting ripped off here. But since you'll pay the price for any full suspension frame I give it 4 chilis. (would have been threee and a half, but we're really limited here with the range...) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd Parkinson
a Weekend Warrior
from Clarkston, MI
Date Reviewed: February 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Holdridge Lakes MTB Area | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Weight, low maitenance. | | Weaknesses: | Frame resonance. Dated design... | | Similar Products Used: | S-Works M2 fsx. Trek 8000, and 8500. | | Bike Setup: | 1995 TREK Y-33 (16.5"). Full 95' XTR group. Judy SL w/type-2
spring kit. Velosoraptors. | | Bottom Line: | I rode, and raced hardtails for years before buying my Y in 1996.
At the time, the Y-33 was one of the lightest, most well spec'd full suspension rides available. And also at that same time, my lower back had convinced me there would be no more aluminum hardtails in it's future.
My Y has been thrashed, caressed, scorned, adored, and sometimes violated in sick, and wrong ways. But through it all, the bike has never let me down when it came time to simply enjoy the ride.
Yes the Y design has it's limitations. Many of them expressed here on this site. But every bike on this planet has inherent limitations. Why do you think there are so many different designs out there!
Here in Michigan the trails are mostly tight singletrack with very modest climbs and downhills. The Y-bike seems to excel in this type of riding.
I give TREK credit for putting out one of the first truly mass produced, and affordable full suspension bikes.
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Submitted by
gazzer
a Please Select
from hong kong
Date Reviewed: January 25, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Please Select | | Bike Setup: | z1s , crossmax, kujos front and rear,xtr,helix pro rear shock, risers with bar ends(oops) | | Bottom Line: | i bought this bike second hand but the frame was a brand new warranty replacement, the last one had apparently had the shock mount snapped off by some some rough treatment with the shock lockout on.its set up pretty heavy , especially the tyres and suspension but its the perfect all rounder.for some reason its fashionable to slag off urt designs but forget the bollocks physics lessons and ride what you like. its the parker knoll recliner of bikes and it looks like a carbon fiber flying vee guitar. what more could you want? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kaptain Krunch
a Cross-Country Rider
from Denver, CO
Date Reviewed: May 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
weight, durability | | Weaknesses: |
nada | | Similar Products Used: |
Voodoo Canzo, Schwinn S20 | | Bike Setup: |
X-Vert R & Fox Alps 4 | | Bottom Line: | Too bad they can't weed out the 1 Chili Weenies before they start spouting off. Seems like most of 'em don't even own a Y bike. Jason Lombard aka Mr. Physics ought to try riding one for an extended period and find out what he's missing. Carl Reiter, who doesn't actually ride a Y, but has seen them ridden on TV, feels he's an enough of an authority on the subject to post a review (kinda like reviewing a movie you've heard about but never seen, eh?). Maybe your pal who's slow off the hill isn't the greatest rider - ever consider that? I love my Y!! Taken it to hell and back many times and it's never failed me. I set the rear shock 30 lbs above my weight and I've never experienced the dreaded bob. It's great uphill and fast coming down, with none of the sketchyness some have mentioned - good tires make the difference. I own and have owned other bikes, so I feel my opinion is fairly objective. But, judge for yourself, since you're opinion is the only one that counts. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TC
a Weekend Warrior
from Hawley, TX
Date Reviewed: March 28, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Porcupine Rim, Moab | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
light, good all-around bike | | Weaknesses: |
maybe the carbon fiber | | Similar Products Used: |
'96 Y-33 | | Bike Setup: |
'98 Y-33, '99 Zokes 5 dropoff fork, Cane Creek AD-10 shock, Boulton swingarm | | Bottom Line: | Welcome to the Y bike fray. This bike elicits more praise and/or ire than Bill Clinton. My '98 frame is a warranty replacement for my yellow '96 Y-33 that bit the dust. What a difference in the new style frame in terms of stiffness and handling. They really learned something since the original design. These are really good all around bikes--I'm not a Trekky either, I also own a Specialized FSR which I like. My Y-33 is set up alot different from a stock one, and that may cause some different performance. 5 travel on both ends, weight 26lbs. The shock and fork listed above make this an extreme terrain bike. A 45 wheelbase and 14.5 bottombracket height--sounds crazy but works great--yes, it really turns despite those numbers. The AD-10 shock was one of the best improvements made on this bike. It needs to be pointed out that there is a great difference between the older 95-97 frame and 98 and later models--big improvements. My FSR bobs some also, and I think all FS bikes do to some extent, so this is not something unique to the Trek. The kind of rear shock you put on any FS bike really dictates alot of the rear performance, good or bad--coil over shocks for FSRs and air shocks for Y bikes--I've tried both on the Y. Yeah, I had to warranty the original '96 Y frame, but with Trek, it's a no-hassle deal if the worst happens. I think this new style frame may have the carbon fiber bugs worked out. It's a great bike and not deserving of the foaming at the mouth rhetoric you see alot of on this site. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kai kane
a Cross-Country Rider
from Denver,Co
Date Reviewed: March 25, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Bottom Line: | I bought a y33 back in 96, and had it for 3 months, (it took over two months to sell the piece of crap.) It climbed like crap and handled like crap. The only thing it did well was to look good. Thank god I never got rid of my Breezer. If anyone thinks that this bike climbs/handles well, they need to have their heads checked... | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
corbett
a racer
from omaha, nebraska
Date Reviewed: September 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a '97 Y-50. This is my second year racing in the sport class with it. I doubt that I'll ever get another hardtail. My Y is light because I've spec'd it with everthing light including NukeProof titanium hubs, (try those too). It's a plush ride. It's probably about 24 pounds but my legs feel more rested for climbs because you can remain seated so much. You do need the lock out for climbs. The suspension design robs you of energy if you stand up and hammer up hills. I do like racing it better than my 9800 hardtail frame. Overall, it's a great bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Lombard
a weekend warrior
from Cali
Date Reviewed: August 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Anyone who thinks that this bike rides well needs to: 1. Ride some more full suspension bikes with different designs, and 2. take a physics class. This bike is laughable from an engineering standpoint. Unifying the rear end and putting the pivot low pulls the rear end off of the ground under power. Exactly what you don't want to happen. And the lockout- what the heck is up with that? I'll have my suspension active all of the time, thank you. I want it to work whether I'm climbing or descending. If you're going to lug around the extra weight of full suspension it might as well be working for you, not against you. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian
a cross-country rider
from WPB,Fla
Date Reviewed: August 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These are great cross-country bikes. My 96 Y22 broke and Trek took care of me QUICKLY. Less than a week turn around. So now I have the 98 Y33 frame set with my old Y22 parts, the new frame is much better handling, and the bike weighted exactly the same. I upgraded to a zoke-bomber, and now drag the hardtailers in our group over as much crap as I can find just to soften them up a little. I use the lock-out all the time to adjust the rear reaction time, usually from zero to about 1/2 way. Down hill braking is not as good as some other bikes, but better than alot I've tried. I give it 5 peppers knowing it's not perfect, but what is? Trek coming through is why I stongly recomend this bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Carl Reiter
a downhiller
from PA
Date Reviewed: August 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I don't have one of these but ride with several guys who do, and it's pretty clear that the suspension design is a poor performer. If caught behind one on a downhill the back gets so squirrly that you can't get around 'em. If in front, well... it's a long time before you see your bud. I first thought the guys were hard on their brakes to make the back end wash out, or maybe they were standing and locking it out. But after checking it out it's just the rear's design -- and they break too. But over all most bikes handle better. I ride a San Andreas and a Moho CXS and am very happy with them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
angie ...grrrl rider
a cross-country rider
from usa
Date Reviewed: August 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i LOVE my y-22 '97 with XTR crank, i don't like the shram derailure and shifters.... the bike is light..24 lbs and reallllll fast! everyone who slams the y bike is just jealous cux they don't have one!!!! carbon fiber rules the planet. i have ridden proflex which should be at k-mart and diamond back which is ok. y is the best allround x-country bike | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bike Man
a racer
from Bath Maine
Date Reviewed: August 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have always trusted Trek and this bike prove's Y. The 33 is a awesome all around bike and can handle some downhill treatment. Although Trek could have made this more of a experts bike( XTR group please!) It stands up too some real brutal treatment. There are some really expirenced riders at the shop and if they want a bike that will stand up or reclaime it's name this is it. The Y33 deserves its fives smokin' chilles. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Boyer
a cross-country rider
from MI
Date Reviewed: July 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 97 Y-33, nude carbon fiber one, how cool can a bike look? Anyone?
Not cooler than this. It rides like a Cadillac, accelerates like a Porsche, and climbs like a home sick squiral. If that's not good enough, it's as strong as my wife and as light as my girlfriend! (23.5lbs - Scott LF-X handelbars, different saddel, and Atombomb hubs w/ bontrager mustang rims). That's lighter than most of my friends hardtails and I can climb just as fast b/c of the lockout, and when it comes to going down hill, forget about it - I'll meet them all at the bottom. The bike is the bomb, and anyone that doesn't think so, is probably not using it for its intent - Cross country!
Enjoy one of the lightest full sup around! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a cross-country rider
from IL
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
either you love it or hate it, all you fagit downhillers out there are
retards for buying a XC bike and racing DH on it, this bike is made for
XC racing. it sucks on the climbs but that why they put the lock out
there. thats another way you can tell trek cares, they dont just leave
a problem like that.
the sus. kicks ass, it comes with a great parts spec. no need to
upgrade anything but the front tire, it feels like its going to slip out
under when you turn. the frame is great so you can upgrade anyways, and
you get a 5 year warrenty so if by chance you do brake one, you get a new
for free
5 PEPPERS!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Norman D Reallure
a weekend warrior
from Nj Nj
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a trek y bike and I must say that when I was looking for a bike , not knowing much about them other than that they had 2 wheels..I looked for the snazziest one that I could afford..When I buy anything I buy it for status..I want the best of the best..So I bought this bike and I noticed that when I pedal the bike bobs up and down and when I go through the rough stuff and my butt is off the seat the bike locks out..boy those trek guys are smart..they built in a lock out device that activates when you stand up..what will they think of next?!?! so when all of my riding buddies are out and they either haft to stop or flip a lever to lock out their rear shocks all I have to do is stand up..see you at the top chumps!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MTB boy
a downhiller
from S. California
Date Reviewed: June 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Trek Y-bikes are the biggest pieces of shit ever constructed. If I had a dollar, ok, maybe ten dollars, for every one I've seen break, I'd be a rich man. Sure they look neat, so for you artsy fartsy people who want a bike that looks good on top of your BMW, you'll be very happy. But if you plan to actually ride your bike, in the dirt, you may want to look elsewhere. Perhaps thats why they're doing away with them.....hmmmm....Unfortunately they won't let me give it a 4 lemon rating, so it'll have to get 1 chilli.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fly
a cross-country rider
from Korea
Date Reviewed: May 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
To all the naysayers....lockout and shut up!I've been riding my 96 Y-33 for for three years now and it still is one of my favourite all around bike. The original Stratos shock still functions great as does most of the original parts except the Bontrager handlebar which I broke after wiping out in a dumb DH frenzy. The Y was not meant to be DH'd on and I just proved it. Anyway I replaced the tyres to the Bontrager Revolt SS and the bike just flies..... Poser bike? Maybe, coz it looks so damned pretty. Loser bike? Definitely not. I've won more races on this than my old Stumpy. Don't think I'll ever sell this one....it will grow old with me. If a day comes when I can't ride any longer, well, I'll just use the frame as wallart. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Holmes
a downhiller
from Adelaide hills
Date Reviewed: May 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
It is the best XC bike I have ridden .You must have the lockout though.The bike was originally purchased with Indy XC and a fox vanilla but both of these items are crap so sell them to someone stupid. Go the stratos and some bombers and you've got a wild single track machine. Don't DH on one, you're just asking for trouble as they weren't designed for that sort of punishment(Although it did take a year of DH racing).The bike has just been rebuilt for the third time (new forks,paint,bits) and is super light and handles xlent. Give me a real DH bike for the real heavy stuff though and dont buy a Norco VPS - 1 cause I bent one.
I give it 5/5. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
T.P Knuckles
a racer
from va
Date Reviewed: May 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I loved this bike until i broke the 96 y-11 frame. I was disappointed, i shouldn't have broken it at 135 lbs. Now I'm very disappointed because i've broken the y-50 frame they sent me. I ride it on rough rocky terrian very hard. but it still shouldn't have broken. I won't ride a Pro Flex but i liked the C'dale i tried in the lot of my local shop. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dana craig
a cross-country rider
from makaha, hawaii
Date Reviewed: May 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a '95 y-11 that I built with a long travel SL, full XT, Mavic 217's and Chris King hubs and headset. If you've been to Hawaii I wo'nt have to tell you what the trails are like here but I've been pounding this frame going on 3 years now and it is AWESOME! Give me 5 chilis (and a bag of poi please)! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hilda
a weekend warrior
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a '97 Trek Y-33 and all I have to say is it RIDES great!!! It handles anything and everything I've ever thrown at it with ease and confidence. I've ridden this bike so hard, I can't believe it's still in one piece. For all those of you that talk trash, see you at the trails. Actually, I'll wait for you at the bottom as you try to walk your Huffy back to the parking lot!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dupa-Man
a cross-country rider
from Chicago, Il.
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This frame isn't perfect, but then again what frame is. I've ridden one since 95 and all I can say is, it's lite, looks great, and has supported my 260 LB. ass without breaking. I really like it. Kind of funny isn't it, for a bike that gets bashed as much as it does, alot of bike companys seem to copy that design. Must be coincidence. As for Leonardale's comments below, how can you take a goof like this seriously when he can't even write a complete sentence yet alone relay an intelligent idea. 5 smokin' chilies. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darrick
a cross-country rider
from Pasadena, CA
Date Reviewed: April 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this bike!!! I've ridden it hard for two years, and so far no problems. The bike is fast, light, and oh so sweeeet!!!! The bike is completely XTR, with a Judy SL, Mavic Crossmax,and a Strata Shock. The bike rides better than any other full suspension rig I've ridden. As for bio-pacing, use the lockout. The fun starts on the way down. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RG
a weekend warrior
from Fl
Date Reviewed: April 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The only thing that I can say about this bike is that it looks good! That's it! It doesn't climb well,it's loose in fast turns and it doesn't take rough downhills well. Oh yeah...I've cracked 3 frames in less than 2 years! Word of advice...go buy a Mtn. Cycle San Andreas! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Leonardale
a weekend warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: April 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is SHIT man it is F...k !!!!!!!!!! It's only fits for spastic idiotic freaks It's the worse thing whick happen to me that i brought this bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fu...k man
The services trek provide and the bike proformance is total shit . I think this shit doesn't deserve a chilly.
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Submitted by
Ed Gomez
a weekend warrior
from L.A., CA
Date Reviewed: March 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a '97 Y-22 fully XTR with a Sratos lock-out shock, Spin wheels, a Z1 Bomber, and KORE Elite seatpost, skewers, stem, and handlebar. The ride is awesome!!! It may way 28 lbs., but for a 210 lb. rider, the bike begs to pushed over the most technical terrain and comes bakc hungry for more. I've ridden the Proflexes, the Cannondales, and the GT's but they all failed to endure the torture I put them though. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a racer
from Farmington Hills, MI
Date Reviewed: March 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is JUNK! Why is trek making this bike? Oh well I here it has a good warrenty. Keep that im mind when you are riding it and your PIG IRON bike falls apart!!! I will say they look DAMN good on top of euro cars (ie.,. BMW, BENZ, & RANGE ROVER). -5 STARS | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Noodle
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: March 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 1996 Y33 that I have added a Bomber Z1 Atom Bomb, AMP Disc Brakes, XTR shifters and derailers, and custum wheels with Mavic 217's.
Overall I'v found that the frameset flexes alot in the middle, however for the riding that I use it for I can't find a beter bike. I'm about 5'7 140 and find little or no bobbing in the rear. If there is a point where I'd like no rear action there's that lockout. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
patrick
a racer
from Knoxville, TN
Date Reviewed: March 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The '98 frameset I bought came in TREKs team yellow color with the red and black 3d decals. I put this thing
together with an all XTR drivetrain, DX brakes, Icon pedals-seatpost-handlebar-barends, Judy SL, Spin
wheels, Bontrager Jones tires, and a Selle Italia Turbo Pro saddle. Sssssswwweeeeeett! This bike handles like
a dream on anything! Usually, I'll wreck every now and then on my hardtail....not on this bike. TREK has
made an excellent design here. The new Fox Vanilla RC rear shock is totally adjustable and
ssssmmmoooooooth. Somehow, it doesn't feel like you're on a killer trail. It's like the bike tames your whole
world so you can concentrate on what's ahead of you instead of what's under you! Killer frameset makes for
a killer bike!!! Five chillies please!!! | | Overall Rating: |
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