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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1999 Marin B-17.
- Data limitation
Only 2000 Marin B-17 has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
2000 Marin B-17 had an original MSRP $247 lower than 1999 Marin B-17.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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 B-17
2000 Marin B-17
Overview
Model Year
1999
2000
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
B-17
B-17
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,528.00
$1,281.00
Colors
White
Fireball w/Denim
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum
Ovation 6000 aluminum
Fork
Answer Manitou X-Vert T, 4.0" travel
In-Sync 566DH, 4.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, double triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Marin Coil-Over, 6.0" travel
Fox Vanilla R, 5.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
SRAM Centera
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Marin Ovation
Ovation Cold Forged, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-133DH clipless
Platform, aluminum
Brakes
Brakes
DiaTech Twin Cam 2 disc brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Ovation Comp linear-pull brakes, alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Tange-Seiki STE
Handlebar
Aluminum, rise
Ovation DH riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Alloy Ahead
Marin CNC
Saddle
WTB SSTX, chromoly rails
Tioga Multi-Control XL
Seatpost
Marin Comp
Marin Comp, 30.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
DiaTech disc
Ovation Pro Disc
Rims
Mavic X138, 32-hole
Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock Comp OCR, 36-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
Tioga Factory DH
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
69°
Seat-tube angle
—
72°
Chainstay / rear center
—
431.8 mm
Wheelbase
—
1127.1 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.