- Frame
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano STX-RC
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- Frame
- Tange chromoly, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano STX/STX-RC
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
1997 Marin Bear Valley (01) had an original MSRP $162 lower than 1996 Marin Bear Valley (01).
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
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
1997 Marin Bear Valley (01)
1996 Marin Bear Valley (01)
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Bear Valley (01)
Bear Valley (01)
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$649.00
$811.00
Colors
Anodized black
Black anodized
Sizes
11", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Tange chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Rock Shox Quadra 5
Answer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX/STX-RC
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Shimano STX RapidFire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX-RC
Crankset
Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum
Alloy cage, resin body w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Dia-Compe Direct Pull brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech
1 1/8" Marin Lite
Handlebar
Marin Lite aluminum
Marin Lite alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Aluminum
Marin Lite
Stem
Marin Lite aluminum
Marin Lite chromoly
Saddle
Ritchey Vector
Ritchey Vector
Seatpost
Marin Lite Comp, 27.0 mm diameter
Marin Lite Comp alloy, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Rock Star suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
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Rims
WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Mavic 238, 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 2.10" Marin Quake 7.0
Rear Tire
—
26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.1
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 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.