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Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 1999 Marin Bolinas Ridge.

  2. Gearing

    1999 Marin Bolinas Ridge has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Marin Bolinas Ridge.

    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 Bolinas RidgeSize Legacy reference · 38/32/24T · 12–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.17:1Total range369%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear22.1 mph

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

1999 Marin Bolinas Ridge42/32/22T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.1 mphHighest gear26.6 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; 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 Bolinas Ridge
1999 Marin Bolinas Ridge
Overview
Model Year
1996
1999
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Bolinas Ridge
Bolinas Ridge
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$329.00
$316.00
Colors
Champagne
Misty Blue, Orange
Sizes
14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17"
Weight
27.75 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Tange chromoly
Chromoly, butted
Fork
Marin Lite
Marin
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Altus
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
SRAM ESP 5.0
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Alivio top-swing
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
SRAM ESP 5.0
Crankset
Shimano Altus, 24/32/38 teeth
Cyclone, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
YST, 116 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 868A brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Marin Lite
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Steel
Aluminum, rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Marin Lite chromoly
Alloy Ahead
Saddle
Marin Comfort
Marin Comfort
Seatpost
Marin Lite alloy, 27.0 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Aluminum, Q/R
Rims
Araya VP-20, 36-hole
Alloy, double wall, 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 2.00" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
70°
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Seat-tube angle
73°
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Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
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Fork offset / rake
44 mm
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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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