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1997 Marin Point Reyes · 1999 Marin Point Reyes

Specification1997 Marin Point Reyes1999 Marin Point Reyes
Overview
Model year19971999
BrandMarinMarin
ModelPoint ReyesPoint Reyes
Bicycle typeHybridCity/commuter
Archive ID6317889153
Original MSRP$899.00$1,001.00
ColorsBall burnished—
Sizes13", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"—
Frameset
Frame constructionWeldedTIG-welded
Frame material7000 aluminum, double-butted7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkMarinKinesis
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crownAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XT/LXShimano Deore LX/XT
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SLShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano Deore LX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT
CranksetWhite Industries, 20/32/42 teethShimano Deore XT
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth9-speed
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminumVictor VP-106 clipless
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX leversShimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Marin1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
HandlebarMarin Lite aluminumMarin alloy
Handlebar extensionsAluminumMarin alloy
StemMarin Lite aluminumMarin alloy
SaddleRitchey VectorMarin Comfort
SeatpostMarin Lite Pro, 27.0 mm diameterMarin Ovation
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic T 221, 36-holeMavic T 221
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double buttedDT stainless steel, 2.0mm
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire700 x 38c multi-terrain700 x 30c Ritchey Tom Slick
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Marin Point Reyes1999 Marin Point Reyes
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle73°—
Chainstay / rear center438.1 mm—
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.