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Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1996 Marin Hawk HillSize Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 12–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.50:1Total range408%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear24.4 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.

1997 Marin Hawk HillSize Legacy reference · 42/32/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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.

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Specification
1996 Marin Hawk Hill
1997 Marin Hawk Hill
Overview
Model Year
1996
1997
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Hawk Hill
Hawk Hill
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$409.00
$399.00
Colors
Champagne
Black, Yellow
Sizes
14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
11", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
Weight
27.75 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
Welded
Frame Material
Tange chromoly
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork
Marin Lite
RST 161
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano AceraX
Shimano Alivio/AceraX
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-100
Grip Shift SRT-400i
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano AceraX
Shimano AceraX
Crankset
Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Altus, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Aluminum
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 868A brakes, alloy levers
Aluminum cantilever brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Marin Lite
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech
Handlebar
Marin Lite alloy
Marin Lite aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Marin Lite chromoly
Marin Lite aluminum
Saddle
Marin Comfort
Ritchey Vector
Seatpost
Marin Lite alloy, 27.0 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Shimano Altus
Rims
Araya GP-710, 32-hole
Ritchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
Spokes
Steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Marin Lite, grey
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake
44 mm
38.1 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.

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