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2007 Marin Bear Valley · 2008 Marin Bear Valley

Specification2007 Marin Bear Valley2008 Marin Bear Valley
Overview
Model year20072008
BrandMarinMarin
ModelBear ValleyBear Valley
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1634813158
Original MSRP$599.00$645.00
ColorsGloss Mica, Gloss PinkGloss Panther, Gloss Lemon
Sizes13", 15", 17"Womens 13", womens 15", womens 17"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEdge II 7005 Aluminum6061 Hydroformed Aluminum
ForkRock Shox Dart 1, 100mmRockShox Dart 1, 80mm travel
Fork materialMagnesium/steel/aluminum, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano EF50 EZ-FireShimano Alivio
Front derailleurShimano AceraShimano Altus
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ X-Flow 3.0, 22/32/42 teethTruVativ X-Flow 3.0, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ Sealed CartridgeTruvativ sealed cartridge
Cassette—Shimano HG30
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano HG40Shimano HG40
PedalsCompositeComposite
Brakes
BrakesHayes MX-2 XC w/V6 Rotors brakes, Shimano leversAvid BB 5 Mechanical brakes, forged alloy 3 finger levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless TH-8881 1/8" FSA TH-888
HandlebarWomen’s Double Butted AlloyWomen’s Double Butted Alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemForged AlloyMarin OS Alloy
SaddleWTB Speed She SportWTB Speed She Sport
SeatpostAlloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameterAlloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsAlloy Double Sealed Disc QRAlloy Double Sealed
RimsWTB DX23, 32-holeWTB DX23, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor Comp26 x 2.10" WTB Prowler MX Comp
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.