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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Gearing

    1997 Marin Redwood has a 15% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Marin Redwood.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1997 Marin RedwoodSize Legacy reference · 42/32/20T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.9 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.

1996 Marin RedwoodSize Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.7 mphHighest gear27.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.

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.

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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.
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Specification
1997 Marin Redwood
1996 Marin Redwood
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Redwood
Redwood
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$699.00
$729.00
Colors
Ball burnished
Polished
Sizes
13", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
24.2 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
7000 aluminum, double-butted
7000 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Marin
Marin Lite
Fork Material
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX/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 31.8 mm
Shimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano STX-RC
Crankset
White Industries Comp, 20/32/42 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
8-speed, 11 - 30 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
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Marin Lite
1 1/8" Marin Lite
Handlebar
Marin Lite aluminum
Marin Lite alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Aluminum
Marin Lite
Stem
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
Shimano STX-RC
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Rims
WTB SpeedMaster, 36-hole
Araya TX-350, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c multi-terrain
700 x 35c Marin Hybrid
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
438.1 mm
438.1 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
44 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.

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