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2007 Marin Bear Valley · 2005 Marin Bear Valley

Specification2007 Marin Bear Valley2005 Marin Bear Valley
Overview
Model year20072005
BrandMarinMarin
ModelBear ValleyBear Valley
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1634893465
Original MSRP$599.00—
ColorsGloss Mica, Gloss PinkGloss Midnight Blue
Sizes13", 15", 17"13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEdge II 7005 AluminumChromoly, butted
ForkRock Shox Dart 1, 100mmMarzocchi MZ Comp, 80mm travel
Fork materialMagnesium/steel/aluminum, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano EF50 EZ-FireShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano AceraShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ X-Flow 3.0, 22/32/42 teethTruVativ Five-D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ Sealed CartridgeTruVativ cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano HG40Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsCompositeComposite body
Brakes
BrakesHayes MX-2 XC w/V6 Rotors brakes, Shimano leversAluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless TH-8881 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST
HandlebarWomen’s Double Butted AlloyAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemForged AlloyFSA OS-170
SaddleWTB Speed She SportWTB Speed V
SeatpostAlloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsAlloy Double Sealed Disc QRShimano disc
RimsWTB DX23, 32-holeAlex TA-19, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor Comp26 x 2.10" IRC Nythos XCII
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.