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2002 Marin Bear Valley · 2004 Marin Bear Valley

Specification2002 Marin Bear Valley2004 Marin Bear Valley
Overview
Model year20022004
BrandMarinMarin
ModelBear ValleyBear Valley
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3774531271
Original MSRP$599.99$529.99
ColorsMatte PlatinumMatte Valley
Sizes11.5", 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-buttedChromoly, double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Six Comp, 3.15" travelMarzocchi MZ Comp, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown—
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SLShimano Deore RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore SGSShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeTruVativ cartridge
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG53
PedalsResin body/aluminum cage w/clips & strapsComposite with alloy cage
Brakes
BrakesOvation Comp linear-pull brakes, Ovation Pro leversForged Alloy w/Linear Spring brakes, forged alloy 3 finger levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseDouble butted alloy, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemAluminum, forgedCold Forged Threadless with 6 rise
SaddleWTB Speed VWTB Speed V Sport
SeatpostMarin Comp aluminum, 27.2mm diameterAlloy micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsOvationFront: Shimano Disc 32, Rear: Shimano disc
RimsMavic X139, 32-holeAlex TA-19, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2002 Marin Bear Valley2004 Marin Bear Valley
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle74°—
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm—
Wheelbase1082.7 mm—
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.