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1997 Marin Mount Vision · 2001 Marin Mount Vision

Specification1997 Marin Mount Vision2001 Marin Mount Vision
Overview
Model year19972001
BrandMarinMarin
ModelMount VisionMount Vision
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID6927535946
Original MSRP$1,799.00$2,299.99
ColorsPolishedMatte Grey
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19"13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
Frameset
Frame constructionWeldedTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted6061 T6 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou FSManitou Mars Elite
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crownTriple-clamp
Rear shockFox Vanilla R, 3.9" travelFox Float R, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XTMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLShimano XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mmShimano XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XTR
CranksetWhite Industries Comp, 22/32/42 teethShimano XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindleSealed cartridge
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-103 cliplessShimano PD-M536 SPD
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT leversAvid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
HandlebarMarin Lite aluminumOvation flat aluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminumNot included
StemMarin Lite aluminumOvation butted alloy
SaddleRitchey VectorWTB SST Speed V Comp Ti
SeatpostMarin Lite Pro, 30.0 mm diameterOvation Pro
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: White Industries Speed Racer, Rear: Shimano Deore XTDT Swiss Onyx
RimsMavic 221, 32-holeMavic X225, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double buttedDT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar26 x 1.90" Maxxis Minotaur 380
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Marin Mount Vision2001 Marin Mount Vision
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center416.6 mm419.1 mm
Wheelbase—1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm—

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