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Key differences
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- Gearing
2001 Marin Bolinas Ridge has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2000 Marin Bolinas Ridge.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
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
2001 Marin Bolinas Ridge
2000 Marin Bolinas Ridge
Overview
Model Year
2001
2000
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Bolinas Ridge
Bolinas Ridge
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$334.99
$335.00
Colors
Matte Forest/Matte Green, Two Tone Fade/Gloss Blue
Green, Navy, Teal
Sizes
11.5", 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
11.5", 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20", womens 17"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly
Ovation chromoly main triangle
Fork
Marin
Marin
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM ESP 3.0
SRAM 5.0
Front Derailleur
Suntour
Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur
SRAM ESP 5.0
SRAM ESP 5.0
Crankset
Shimano, 22/32/42 teeth
Cyclone alloy, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Platform, resin
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Tange-Seiki STE
Handlebar
Ovation riser
Aluminum, rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum, forged
Aluminum
Saddle
Comfort
Comfort
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum, Q/R
Aluminum, Q/R
Rims
Aluminum, 32-hole
Alloy, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1057.3 mm
1056.6 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.