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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 Rocky Ridge.
- Data limitation
Only 1999 Marin Rocky Ridge has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
2000 Marin Rocky Ridge had an original MSRP $192 lower than 1999 Marin Rocky Ridge.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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 Rocky Ridge
2000 Marin Rocky Ridge
Overview
Model Year
1999
2000
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Rocky Ridge
Rocky Ridge
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$948.00
$756.00
Colors
Polished
Blue w/Champagne, Pearl Yellow
Sizes
11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elite
Ovation 7000 aluminum, double butted
Fork
Answer Manitou Spyder R, 3.15" travel
Answer Manitou Magnum R, 3.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore
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
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Ovation Comp linear-pull brakes, Ovation Pro levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Expert
Tange-Seiki STE
Handlebar
Aluminum, rise
Alloy riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Marin alloy
Alloy
Saddle
Marin MTB
WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
Seatpost
Marin Comp
Marin Comp, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore
Rims
Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole
Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock Comp OCR, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
—
71°
Seat-tube angle
—
74°
Chainstay / rear center
—
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
—
1066.8 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.