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1996 Marin Hawk Hill · 1995 Marin Hawk Hill

Specification1996 Marin Hawk Hill1995 Marin Hawk Hill
Overview
Model year19961995
BrandMarinMarin
ModelHawk HillHawk Hill
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID5167832423
Original MSRP$409.00$349.00
ColorsChampagneChampagne satin
Sizes14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
Weight27.75 lb27 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange chromolyTange chromoly butted seat tube
ForkMarin LiteMarin Lite
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano AceraXShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100Shimano AceraX RapidFire TX
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano AceraX, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano AceraXShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teethShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResinVictor MTB
Brakes
BrakesTektro 868A brakes, alloy leversAlloy cantilever brakes, Shimano AceraX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Marin Lite1 1/8" Marin Lite
HandlebarMarin Lite alloyMarin Lite alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemMarin Lite chromolyMarin Lite chromoly
SaddleMarin ComfortMarin Lite
SeatpostMarin Lite alloy, 27.0 mm diameterMarin Lite alloy, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—Shimano AceraX
RimsAraya GP-710, 32-holeAraya VP-20, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 1.8mm straight gauge1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Marin Lite, grey26 x 2.10" Marin Lite
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 Marin Hawk Hill1995 Marin Hawk Hill
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70°70°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.