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Trek Y-22

This was my first suspension bike. I learned quite a bit more about suspension while playing with this bike. I still get a kick out of it's carbon frame, but I have found it's ride to be a bit bouncy. Suspension bikes have got much better since this design. I also found that I really don't appreciate full suspension bikes as much as a well built hard tail.

What's unique about this machine...

  • This was Trek's step down from their top suspended bike. The only difference was with the components (and color). I changed quite a bit right away:
    • SRAM x9.0 group
    • Ringle' stem
    • Easton Monkey lite carbon bar
    • Yeti grips w/grip locks
    • Basic aluminum post
    • Terry Fly seat
    • Rock Shox Judy DH fork
    • Avid brake in the rear
    • Ringle Peace sign cable router (yeah, it's bling, but I do like it)
    • Fox rear shock
    • Deore front derailleur
    • Avid SD2.0L brake levers (which are nice)