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1999 Marin Rocky Ridge · 1998 Marin Rocky Ridge

Specification1999 Marin Rocky Ridge1998 Marin Rocky Ridge
Overview
Model year19991998
BrandMarinMarin
ModelRocky RidgeRocky Ridge
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID8329070800
Original MSRP$948.00$799.00
ColorsPolishedGloss black
Sizes11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elite7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Spyder R, 3.15" travelAnswer Manitou Spyder
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SLShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swingShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGSShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teethShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano Deore LXShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-106 cliplessAluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L leversAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Expert1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
HandlebarAluminum, riseAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemMarin alloyMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleMarin MTBRitchey Vector
SeatpostMarin CompMarin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano STX-RCShimano STX-RC
RimsFront: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-holeMavic X138, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar26 x 2.15" Geax Hook 200
Rear tire—26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1999 Marin Rocky Ridge1998 Marin Rocky Ridge
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—74°
Chainstay / rear center—425.4 mm
Wheelbase—1077 mm
Fork offset / rake—40.6 mm

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