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2001 Marin Team Marin · 1999 Marin Team Marin

Specification2001 Marin Team Marin1999 Marin Team Marin
Overview
Model year20011999
BrandMarinMarin
ModelTeam MarinTeam Marin
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3594980298
Original MSRP$2,299.99$1,579.00
ColorsGloss Silver/Team—
Sizes15", 17", 18.5"—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialColumbus FocoColumbus custom mix
ForkManitou Mars EliteAnswer Manitou SX-R, 3.15" travel
Fork materialTriple-clampAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano XT RapidFire SLShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTShimano Deore XT top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTRShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano XT, 22/32/44 teethShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeShimano Deore XT
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M536 SPDVictor VP-106 clipless
Brakes
BrakesAvid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 leversShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL Grease Guard1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
HandlebarOvation flat aluminumMarin alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot includedMarin alloy
StemOvation butted alloyMarin alloy
SaddleWTB SST Speed V CompWTB SSTX, chromoly rails
SeatpostOvation ProMarin Ovation
Wheels & tires
HubsDT Swiss OnyxShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X225, 32-holeMavic X222, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-buttedDT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Notos XC26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2001 Marin Team Marin1999 Marin Team Marin
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle74°—
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm—
Wheelbase1082.7 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.