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1996 Marin Bolinas Ridge · 1999 Marin Bolinas Ridge

Specification1996 Marin Bolinas Ridge1999 Marin Bolinas Ridge
Overview
Model year19961999
BrandMarinMarin
ModelBolinas RidgeBolinas Ridge
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID5927586403
Original MSRP$329.00$316.00
ColorsChampagneMisty Blue, Orange
Sizes14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17"
Weight27.75 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
Frame materialTange chromolyChromoly, butted
ForkMarin LiteMarin
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano AltusMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ FireSRAM ESP 5.0
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano Alivio top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano AltusSRAM ESP 5.0
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/32/38 teethCyclone, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketYST, 116 mm spindle—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResinResin
Brakes
BrakesTektro 868A brakes, Shimano Altus leversAluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Marin Lite1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarSteelAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemMarin Lite chromolyAlloy Ahead
SaddleMarin ComfortMarin Comfort
SeatpostMarin Lite alloy, 27.0 mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
Hubs—Aluminum, Q/R
RimsAraya VP-20, 36-holeAlloy, double wall, 32-hole
SpokesSteel, 1.8mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Marin Lite, grey26 x 2.00" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 Marin Bolinas Ridge1999 Marin Bolinas Ridge
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle70°—
Seat-tube angle73°—
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm—
Fork offset / rake44 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.