Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1997 Marin Hawk Hill · 1999 Marin Hawk Hill
| Specification | 1997 Marin Hawk Hill | 1999 Marin Hawk Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1997 | 1999 |
| Brand | Marin | Marin |
| Model | Hawk Hill | Hawk Hill |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 60936 | 85782 |
| Original MSRP | $399.00 | $442.00 |
| Colors | Black, yellow | Polished |
| Sizes | 11", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5" | 11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17" |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Welded | TIG-welded |
| Frame material | Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays | Aluminum |
| Fork | RST 161 | Sync |
| Fork material | Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown | Triple-clamp |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano Alivio/AceraX | Mountain Mix |
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400i | SRAM ESP 5.0 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm | Shimano Alivio top-swing |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano AceraX | SRAM ESP 5.0 |
| Crankset | Shimano Altus, 24/32/42 teeth | Cyclone |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle | — |
| BB shell width | 68mm English | — |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32" | 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum | Resin |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Aluminum cantilever brakes, aluminum levers | Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic |
| Handlebar | Marin Lite aluminum | Aluminum, rise |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included | Not included |
| Stem | Marin Lite aluminum | Marin alloy |
| Saddle | Ritchey Vector | Marin MTB |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter | Aluminum micro-adjust |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Shimano Altus | Aluminum, Q/R |
| Rims | Ritchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole | Alloy, double wall, 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" WTB VelociRaptor | 26 x 2.00" IRC Mythos XC |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 1997 Marin Hawk Hill | 1999 Marin Hawk Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | — |
| Head-tube angle | 70° | — |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° | — |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm | — |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm | — |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.