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2000 Marin San Rafael · 1998 Marin San Rafael

Specification2000 Marin San Rafael1998 Marin San Rafael
Overview
Model year20001998
BrandMarinMarin
ModelSan RafaelSan Rafael
Bicycle typeCity/commuterHybrid
Archive ID4647973824
Original MSRP$449.00$399.00
ColorsDenim, GrayAno black
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialOvation chromoly, double buttedTange chromoly, double-butted
ForkIn-Sync 160Marin Lite
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupHybrid MixShimano Alivio
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire PlusShimano Alivio EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano C-500, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano AlivioShimano STX
CranksetCyclone 335NP, 28/38/48 teethShimano C-500, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeShimano BB-CS12, 122.5mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC IG-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body/aluminum cage w/clips & strapsAluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesLinear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull leversShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetVp1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarAlloy riserMarin Lite aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedAluminum
StemAlloyAluminum
SaddleMarin Comfort DLXMarin Comfort
SeatpostPost Moderne suspension, 27.0mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsAlloyFront: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano R050
RimsAlloy, 36-holeAlex VP-20F, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire700 x 35c Cross-Terrain700 x 38c Marin Lite
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2000 Marin San Rafael1998 Marin San Rafael
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm439.4 mm
Wheelbase1057.3 mm1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake—44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.