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1997 Marin Redwood · 1996 Marin Redwood

Specification1997 Marin Redwood1996 Marin Redwood
Overview
Model year19971996
BrandMarinMarin
ModelRedwoodRedwood
Bicycle typeHybridHybrid
Archive ID6965450807
Original MSRP$699.00$729.00
ColorsBall burnishedPolished
Sizes13", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight—24.2 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionWeldedWelded aluminum
Frame material7000 aluminum, double-butted7000 aluminum, double-butted
ForkMarinMarin Lite
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crownChromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX-RCShimano STX/STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SLShimano STX RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGSShimano STX-RC
CranksetWhite Industries Comp, 20/32/42 teethShimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindleShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminumAlloy cage, resin body w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX leversShimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Marin Lite1 1/8" Marin Lite
HandlebarMarin Lite aluminumMarin Lite alloy
Handlebar extensionsAluminumMarin Lite
StemAluminumMarin Lite chromoly
SaddleRitchey VectorRitchey Vector
SeatpostMarin Lite Comp, 27.0 mm diameterMarin Lite Comp alloy, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano STX-RC—
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 36-holeAraya TX-350, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c multi-terrain700 x 35c Marin Hybrid
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Marin Redwood1996 Marin Redwood
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center438.1 mm438.1 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm44 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.