Bicycle comparison

1999 Marin Rocky Ridge · 2001 Marin Rocky Ridge

Specification	1999 Marin Rocky Ridge	2001 Marin Rocky Ridge
Overview
Model year	1999	2001
Brand	Marin	Marin
Model	Rocky Ridge	Rocky Ridge
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	83290	35952
Original MSRP	$948.00	$949.99
Colors	Polished	Gloss Silver/Blue
Sizes	11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"	11.5", 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Frameset
Frame construction	TIG-welded	TIG-welded
Frame material	Easton Elite	7005 aluminum
Fork	Answer Manitou Spyder R, 3.15" travel	Manitou SX-R, 3.15" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown	Triple-clamp
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	Mountain Mix	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL	Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX top-swing	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth	Shimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano Deore LX	Sealed cartridge
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"	SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals	Victor VP-106 clipless	Ritchey Logic Comp v.2
Brakes
Brakes	Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers	Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Expert	1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL Grease Guard
Handlebar	Aluminum, rise	Ovation flat aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included	Not included
Stem	Marin alloy	Aluminum, forged
Saddle	Marin MTB	WTB SST.X2
Seatpost	Marin Comp	Marin Comp
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Shimano STX-RC	Ovation Comp Disc
Rims	Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole	Mavic X139, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples	Aluminum nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar	26 x 2.10" IRC Notos XC
Wheel size	26" wheels	26" wheels

Specification

1999 Marin Rocky Ridge

2001 Marin Rocky Ridge

Overview

Model year

1999

2001

Brand

Marin

Model

Rocky Ridge

Bicycle type

Mountain bike, front suspension

Archive ID

83290

35952

Original MSRP

$948.00

$949.99

Colors

Polished

Gloss Silver/Blue

Sizes

11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

11.5", 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"

Frameset

Frame construction

TIG-welded

Frame material

Easton Elite

7005 aluminum

Fork

Answer Manitou Spyder R, 3.15" travel

Manitou SX-R, 3.15" travel

Fork material

Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown

Triple-clamp

Rear shock

N/A

Drivetrain

Component group

Mountain Mix

Shifters

Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL

Shimano Deore RapidFire SL

Front derailleur

Shimano Deore LX top-swing

Shimano Deore

Rear derailleur

Shimano Deore LX SGS

Shimano Deore XT SGS

Crankset

Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth

Shimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth

Bottom bracket

Shimano Deore LX

Sealed cartridge

Rear cogs

9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth

Chain

Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"

SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"

Pedals

Victor VP-106 clipless

Ritchey Logic Comp v.2

Brakes

Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset

1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Expert

1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL Grease Guard

Handlebar

Aluminum, rise

Ovation flat aluminum

Handlebar extensions

Not included

Stem

Marin alloy

Aluminum, forged

Saddle

Marin MTB

WTB SST.X2

Seatpost

Marin Comp

Wheels & tires

Hubs

Shimano STX-RC

Ovation Comp Disc

Rims

Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole

Mavic X139, 32-hole

Spokes

DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge

DT stainless steel, 1.8mm

Spoke nipples

Brass nipples

Aluminum nipples

Front tire

26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar

26 x 2.10" IRC Notos XC

Wheel size

26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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

Measurement	1999 Marin Rocky Ridge	2001 Marin Rocky Ridge
Selected size / position	—	Legacy reference
Head-tube angle	—	71°
Seat-tube angle	—	74°
Chainstay / rear center	—	425.4 mm
Wheelbase	—	1066.8 mm

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