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1996 Marin Redwood · 1997 Marin Redwood

Specification1996 Marin Redwood1997 Marin Redwood
Overview
Model year19961997
BrandMarinMarin
ModelRedwoodRedwood
Bicycle typeHybridHybrid
Archive ID5080769654
Original MSRP$729.00$699.00
ColorsPolishedBall burnished
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"13", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight24.2 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumWelded
Frame material7000 aluminum, double-butted7000 aluminum, double-butted
ForkMarin LiteMarin
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crownChromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano STX/STX-RCShimano Deore LX/STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire PlusShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RCShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX, 22/32/42 teethWhite Industries Comp, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindleShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAlloy cage, resin body w/clips & strapsAluminum
Brakes
BrakesShimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX leversShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Marin Lite1 1/8" Marin Lite
HandlebarMarin Lite alloyMarin Lite aluminum
Handlebar extensionsMarin LiteAluminum
StemMarin Lite chromolyAluminum
SaddleRitchey VectorRitchey Vector
SeatpostMarin Lite Comp alloy, 27.0 mm diameterMarin Lite Comp, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—Shimano STX-RC
RimsAraya TX-350, 36-holeWTB SpeedMaster, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 35c Marin Hybrid700 x 38c multi-terrain
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 Marin Redwood1997 Marin Redwood
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center438.1 mm438.1 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm44.4 mm

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