- Frame
- Tange chromoly, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano STX-RC
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- Chromoly, double-butted
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- Shimano STX-RC
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Key differences
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- Gearing
1997 Marin Bear Valley SE (01) has a 9% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Marin Bear Valley SE (01).
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
Lowest0.71:1Highest3.82:1Total range535%
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 Bear Valley SE (01)
1997 Marin Bear Valley SE (01)
Overview
Model Year
1996
1997
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Bear Valley SE (01)
Bear Valley SE (01)
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$861.00
$799.00
Colors
Black anodized
Anodized silver
Sizes
14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
11", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
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—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
Welded
Frame Material
Tange chromoly, double-butted
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Answer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC
Answer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX-RC
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
White Industries Comp, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Alloy cage, resin body w/clips & straps
Aluminum
Brakes
Brakes
Marin Lite brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers
Avid Tri-Align II brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech alloy
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech
Handlebar
Marin Lite alloy
Marin Lite aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Marin Lite
Aluminum
Stem
Marin Lite alloy
Marin Lite aluminum
Saddle
Ritchey Vector
Ritchey Vector
Seatpost
Marin Lite Comp alloy, 27.0 mm diameter
Marin Lite Comp, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Front: Rock Star suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims
Mavic 238, 32-hole
WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.0
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Rear Tire
26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.1
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 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.