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1997 Marin Pine Mountain · 1995 Marin Pine Mountain

Specification1997 Marin Pine Mountain1995 Marin Pine Mountain
Overview
Model year19971995
BrandMarinMarin
ModelPine MountainPine Mountain
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID6267832448
Original MSRP$1,199.00$929.00
ColorsMatte copperChampagne satin
Sizes11", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight—23 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionWeldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange chromoly, double-buttedTange chromoly, double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou SXMarin Lite
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crownChromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano Deore XT Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teethWhite Industries, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-103 cliplessVictor MTB, alloy cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT leversMarin Lite brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech1 1/8" Marin Lite
HandlebarMarin Lite aluminumMarin Lite alloy
Handlebar extensionsAluminumMarin Lite
StemMarin Lite aluminumMarin Lite alloy
SaddleRitchey VectorMarin Lite leather
SeatpostMarin Lite Pro, 27.0 mm diameterBontrager Titec 191, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: White Industries Tracker, Rear: Shimano Deore XTShimano Deore LX w/White Industries Tracker front
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-holeMavic M230, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double buttedWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8 mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.0 Kevlar
Rear tire—26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.1 Kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Marin Pine Mountain1995 Marin Pine Mountain
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.