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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2007 Marin Bear Valley and 2005 Marin Bear Valley.

  2. Equipment

    2007 Marin Bear Valley has 20 mm more front travel than 2005 Marin Bear Valley in the selected sizes.

    Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2007 Marin Bear Valley42/32/22T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

2005 Marin Bear Valley44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2007 Marin Bear Valley
2005 Marin Bear Valley
Overview
Model Year
2007
2005
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Bear Valley
Bear Valley
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$599.00
Not documented
Colors
Gloss Mica, Gloss Pink
Gloss Midnight Blue
Sizes
13", 15", 17"
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Edge II 7005 Aluminum
Chromoly, butted
Fork
Rock Shox Dart 1, 100mm
Marzocchi MZ Comp, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Magnesium/steel/aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano EF50 EZ-Fire
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ X-Flow 3.0, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ Five-D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Sealed Cartridge
TruVativ cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG40
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Composite
Composite body
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes MX-2 XC w/V6 Rotors brakes, Shimano levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless TH-888
1 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST
Handlebar
Women’s Double Butted Alloy
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Forged Alloy
FSA OS-170
Saddle
WTB Speed She Sport
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy Double Sealed Disc QR
Shimano disc
Rims
WTB DX23, 32-hole
Alex TA-19, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor Comp
26 x 2.10" IRC Nythos XCII
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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