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Key differences
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- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 1999 Marin San Anselmo is City & Commuter; 1998 Marin San Anselmo is Hybrid.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1999 Marin San Anselmo.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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.
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.
Specification
1999 Marin San Anselmo
1998 Marin San Anselmo
Overview
Model Year
1999
1998
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
San Anselmo
San Anselmo
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$559.00
$559.00
Colors
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Ice Violet
Sizes
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13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, butted
7000 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
RST 801, 1.6" travel
Marin Lite
Fork Material
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Shimano Nexus
Shifters
Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Shimano Inter-7 ST-7S60
Front Derailleur
Shimano
—
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
—
Crankset
Shimano, 28/38/48 teeth
Aluminum w/chainguard, 44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
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Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed
7-speed internal, 19 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 3/32"
KMC 408, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Shimano Alivio front/Nexus Roller brake rear brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Marin
1 1/8" YST Superlight
Handlebar
Marin alloy
Aluminum, 2" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Marin alloy
Aluminum
Saddle
Marin Comfort
Marin Comfort w/springs
Seatpost
Marin Ovation, suspension
Marin Lite Comp, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Alivio
Front: Shimano Nexus, Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter 7 Roller brake
Rims
Alloy, 36-hole
Alex DM-18, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c street tread
700 x 38c Marin Lite
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
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71°
Seat-tube angle
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73°
Chainstay / rear center
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439.4 mm
Wheelbase
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1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
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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.