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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Gearing

    1996 Marin Hidden Canyon has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1994 Marin Hidden Canyon.

    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.

1996 Marin Hidden CanyonSize Legacy reference · 38/28T · 11–26T · 6-speed
Lowest1.08:1Highest3.45:1Total range321%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.7 mphHighest gear18.4 mph

Uses front tire 20×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

1994 Marin Hidden CanyonSize Legacy reference · 38/28T · 12–24T · 6-speed
Lowest1.17:1Highest3.17:1Total range271%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.2 mphHighest gear16.9 mph

Uses front tire 20×1.95; 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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Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
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Specification
1996 Marin Hidden Canyon
1994 Marin Hidden Canyon
Overview
Model Year
1996
1994
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Hidden Canyon
Hidden Canyon
Bicycle Type
Juvenile
Juvenile
Original MSRP
$309.00
$369.00
Colors
Pewter
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Sizes
Boys 11"
Boys 11.5"
Weight
23.5 lb
23 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Marin Lite
Chromoly
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano MJ-II
Shimano MJ / GripShift
Shifters
Grip Shift Quickshift
Grip Shift
Front Derailleur
Shimano MJ-II top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano MJ
Rear Derailleur
Shimano MJ-II
Shimano MJ
Crankset
Shimano MJ-II, 28/38 teeth
Shimano MJ, 28/38 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
—
BB Shell Width
68mm English
—
Rear Cogs
6-speed, 11 - 26 teeth
6-speed, 12 - 24 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano UG-50
Pedals
Resin
Chromoly axle
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MJ-II brakes, Tektro 288P levers
Shimano MJ brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Marin Lite
—
Handlebar
Steel
Marin Lite alloy
Stem
Marin Lite chromoly
Marin Lite chromoly
Saddle
Marin Lite
Marin Lite child's
Seatpost
Steel, 26.4 mm diameter
Black
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Alloy
Rims
Araya VP-20, 36-hole
Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
—
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
20 x 1.95"
20 x 1.95"
Wheel Size
20" wheels
20" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
70°
Seat-tube angle
72.5°
72.5°
Chainstay / rear center
380 mm
381 mm
Fork offset / rake
44 mm
45.7 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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