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2007 Marin Bear Valley · 2009 Marin Bear Valley

Specification2007 Marin Bear Valley2009 Marin Bear Valley
Overview
Model year20072009
BrandMarinMarin
ModelBear ValleyBear Valley
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1634817714
Original MSRP$599.00$729.99
ColorsGloss Mica, Gloss PinkWhite Pearl
Sizes13", 15", 17"Womens 13", womens 15", womens 17"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEdge II 7005 Aluminum6061 Double Butted Aluminum w/Hydroform TT & DT
ForkRock Shox Dart 1, 100mmSpinner Eagle, 80mm travel
Fork materialMagnesium/steel/aluminum, single crownSingle
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano EF50 EZ-FireShimano Acera Rapidfire
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 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano HG40KMC HG40
PedalsCompositeComposite
Brakes
BrakesHayes MX-2 XC w/V6 Rotors brakes, Shimano leversTektro Auriga Comp w/160mm rotor brakes, Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless TH-8881 1/8" TH-888
HandlebarWomen’s Double Butted AlloyWomen’s AL ATB Riser
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 Disc QR
RimsWTB DX23, 32-holeWTB DX23, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeWTB stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor Comp26 x 2.10" WTB Prowler MX
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 8, 2026.