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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2009 Marin Bear Valley and 2007 Marin Bear Valley.
- Gearing
2009 Marin Bear Valley has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2007 Marin Bear Valley.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Equipment
2007 Marin Bear Valley has 20 mm more front travel than 2009 Marin Bear Valley in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2007 Marin Bear Valley had an original MSRP $131 lower than 2009 Marin Bear Valley.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest3.82:1Total range590%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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
2009 Marin Bear Valley
2007 Marin Bear Valley
Overview
Model Year
2009
2007
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Bear Valley
Bear Valley
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$729.99
$599.00
Colors
White Pearl
Gloss Mica, Gloss Pink
Sizes
Womens 13", womens 15", womens 17"
13", 15", 17"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 Double Butted Aluminum w/Hydroform TT & DT
Edge II 7005 Aluminum
Fork
Spinner Eagle, 80mm travel
Rock Shox Dart 1, 100mm
Fork Material
Single
Magnesium/steel/aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Acera Rapidfire
Shimano EF50 EZ-Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ X-Flow 3.0, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ X-Flow 3.0, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ sealed cartridge
TruVativ Sealed Cartridge
Cassette
Shimano HG30
—
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC HG40
Shimano HG40
Pedals
Composite
Composite
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Auriga Comp w/160mm rotor brakes, Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic levers
Hayes MX-2 XC w/V6 Rotors brakes, Shimano levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" TH-888
1 1/8" threadless TH-888
Handlebar
Women’s AL ATB Riser
Women’s Double Butted Alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Marin OS Alloy
Forged Alloy
Saddle
WTB Speed She Sport
WTB Speed She Sport
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy Double Sealed Disc QR
Alloy Double Sealed Disc QR
Rims
WTB DX23, 32-hole
WTB DX23, 32-hole
Spokes
WTB stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB Prowler MX
26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor Comp
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.