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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2000 Marin San Rafael is City & Commuter; 1998 Marin San Rafael is Hybrid.
- Gearing
2000 Marin San Rafael has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Marin San Rafael.
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.
Lowest0.93:1Highest4.36:1Total range468%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.36:1Total range436%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2000 Marin San Rafael
1998 Marin San Rafael
Overview
Model Year
2000
1998
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
San Rafael
San Rafael
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$449.00
$399.00
Colors
Denim, Gray
Ano black
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Ovation chromoly, double butted
Tange chromoly, double-butted
Fork
In-Sync 160
Marin Lite
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Shimano Alivio EZ Fire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano C-500, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano STX
Crankset
Cyclone 335NP, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano C-500, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Shimano BB-CS12, 122.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC IG-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Vp
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Alloy riser
Marin Lite aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Aluminum
Stem
Alloy
Aluminum
Saddle
Marin Comfort DLX
Marin Comfort
Seatpost
Post Moderne suspension, 27.0mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy
Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano R050
Rims
Alloy, 36-hole
Alex VP-20F, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 35c Cross-Terrain
700 x 38c Marin Lite
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
439.4 mm
439.4 mm
Wheelbase
1057.3 mm
1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
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.