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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. Gearing

    1995 Marin Bear Valley S.E. has a 15% lower climbing ratio than 1993 Marin Bear Valley S.E..

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  2. Identity & price

    1995 Marin Bear Valley S.E. had an original MSRP $116 lower than 1993 Marin Bear Valley S.E..

    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.

1995 Marin Bear Valley S.E.Size Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Rear tire: 26×2.1.

1993 Marin Bear Valley S.E.Size Legacy reference · 46/36/26T · 12–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.83:1Total range413%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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
1995 Marin Bear Valley S.E.
1993 Marin Bear Valley S.E.
Overview
Model Year
1995
1993
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Bear Valley S.E.
Bear Valley S.E.
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$659.00
$775.00
Colors
Gun metal
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Sizes
14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
14, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5
Weight
24.5 lb
26 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Tange chromoly, double-butted
Tange/Marin chrome-moly
Fork
Marin Lite
Marin Lite chrome-moly
Fork Material
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore LX/Exage ES Rapidfire Plus
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Exage ES, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG50
Pedals
Victor MTB, alloy cage w/clips & straps
Marin Lite VP-933
Brakes
Brakes
Marin Lite brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Shimano Exage LT brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Marin Lite
—
Handlebar
Marin Lite alloy
Marin Lite
Handlebar Extensions
Marin Lite
—
Stem
Marin Lite alloy
Marin Lite
Saddle
Marin Lite
Marin Lite Race
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-248, 27.0 mm diameter
Marin Lite
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Exage
Rims
Mavic M400, 32-hole
Araya TM-18, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
—
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.0
Marin Lite
Rear Tire
26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.1
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
71°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
—
1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
44.4 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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