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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Marin Point Reyes has a 15% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Marin Point Reyes.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; 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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Specification
1998 Marin Point Reyes
1997 Marin Point Reyes
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Point Reyes
Point Reyes
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$859.00
$899.00
Colors
Titanium polish
Ball burnished
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
13", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, butted
7000 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
RST 802
Marin
Fork Material
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore XT/LX
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
White Industries, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Aluminum
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano modulated V brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" YST Superlight
1 1/8" Marin
Handlebar
Marin Lite aluminum
Marin Lite aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Aluminum
Aluminum
Stem
Aluminum
Marin Lite aluminum
Saddle
Ritchey Vector
Ritchey Vector
Seatpost
Marin Lite Pro, 27.0mm diameter
Marin Lite Pro, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Mavic T 221, 36-hole
Mavic T 221, 36-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
DT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c Marin Lite
700 x 38c multi-terrain
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
439.4 mm
438.1 mm
Wheelbase
1061.7 mm
—
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
44.4 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.