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- Tange chromoly
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- Shimano AceraX
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Key differences
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Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.50:1Total range408%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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
1998 Marin Hawk Hill
Overview
Model Year
1996
1998
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
Gloss Black, Gloss Blue
Sizes
14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
27.75 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Tange chromoly
Tange chromoly
Fork
Marin Lite
RST 261S
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano AceraX
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-100
Shimano STX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano AceraX
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm 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"
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 868A brakes, alloy levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Marin Lite
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
Handlebar
Marin Lite alloy
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, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Shimano Altus
Rims
Araya GP-710, 32-hole
Ritchey Vantage Sport, 36-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" IRC Mythos XC
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
Wheelbase
—
1056.6 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.