Bicycle comparison

1998 Marin Point Reyes · 1997 Marin Point Reyes

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
Archive ID	70711	63178
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"
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
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
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

Specification

1998 Marin Point Reyes

1997 Marin Point Reyes

Overview

Model year

1998

1997

Brand

Marin

Model

Point Reyes

Bicycle type

Hybrid

Archive ID

70711

63178

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"

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

Rear shock

N/A

Drivetrain

Component group

Shimano Deore LX

Shimano Deore XT/LX

Shifters

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

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

Rear cogs

8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth

8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth

Chain

Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"

Pedals

Aluminum cage w/clips & straps

Aluminum

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

Handlebar extensions

Aluminum

Stem

Aluminum

Marin Lite aluminum

Saddle

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

Spokes

DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge

DT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted

Spoke nipples

Brass nipples

Front tire

700 x 38c Marin Lite

700 x 38c multi-terrain

Wheel size

700c wheels

Geometry comparison

One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.

Measurement	1998 Marin Point Reyes	1997 Marin Point Reyes
Selected size / position	Legacy reference	Legacy reference
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

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