- Frame
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- Groupset
- Shimano MJ-II
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Key differences
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- Gearing
1998 Marin Hidden Canyon has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1996 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.
Lowest1.08:1Highest3.45:1Total range321%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 20×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.45:1Total range345%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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.
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.
Specification
1996 Marin Hidden Canyon
1998 Marin Hidden Canyon
Overview
Model Year
1996
1998
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Hidden Canyon
Hidden Canyon
Bicycle Type
Juvenile
Juvenile mountain bike, suspension
Original MSRP
$309.00
$329.00
Colors
Pewter
Gloss Red
Sizes
Boys 11"
Boys 11.5", girls 11.5"
Weight
23.5 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Marin Lite
RST 161B
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano MJ-II
Shimano MJ-II
Shifters
Grip Shift Quickshift
Shimano MJ Rapidfire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano MJ-II top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano MJ-II, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano MJ-II
Shimano MJ-II
Crankset
Shimano MJ-II, 28/38 teeth
Shimano MJ-II, 28/38 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
Shimano BB-CT91
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm Threadless
Rear Cogs
6-speed, 11 - 26 teeth
6-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MJ-II brakes, Tektro 288P levers
Lee Chi aluminum brakes, Shimano MJ-II levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Marin Lite
1" YST steel
Handlebar
Steel
Chromoly
Handlebar Extensions
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Not included
Stem
Marin Lite chromoly
Chromoly
Saddle
Marin Lite
Marin Lite Kids
Seatpost
Steel, 26.4 mm diameter
MSP-4, 26.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Shimano MJ-II
Rims
Araya VP-20, 36-hole
Alex VP-20F, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
20 x 1.95"
20 x 1.95" knobby
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°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
380 mm
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Wheelbase
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869.9 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.