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1999 Marin Rock Springs · 2000 Marin Rock Springs

Specification1999 Marin Rock Springs2000 Marin Rock Springs
Overview
Model year19992000
BrandMarinMarin
ModelRock SpringsRock Springs
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID8304846540
Original MSRP$1,317.00$1,386.00
ColorsYellowFireball w/Champagne
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum6000 aluminum
ForkRST Mozo Pro, 4.0" travelAnswer Manitou SX-LT, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockMarin Coil-Over, 5.0" travelFox Vanilla R, 5.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SLShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swingShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RCShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teethOvation Cold Forged, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-106 cliplessVictor VP-106
Brakes
BrakesDiaTech Twin Cam 2 disc brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L leversAvid 1D-25 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LogicTange-Seiki STE
HandlebarAluminum, riseAlloy riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAlloy AheadAluminum
SaddleMarin MTBWTB SSTX2
SeatpostMarin CompMarin Comp, 30.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsDiaTech discOvation Disc
RimsMavic X138, 32-holeMavic X138, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlarIRC Notos XC
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1999 Marin Rock Springs2000 Marin Rock Springs
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—70°
Seat-tube angle—73°
Chainstay / rear center—419.1 mm
Wheelbase—1076.3 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.