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1999 Marin Hawk Hill · 1998 Marin Hawk Hill

Specification1999 Marin Hawk Hill1998 Marin Hawk Hill
Overview
Model year19991998
BrandMarinMarin
ModelHawk HillHawk Hill
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID8578276897
Original MSRP$442.00$399.00
ColorsPolishedGloss Black, Gloss Blue
Sizes11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17"11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminumTange chromoly
ForkSyncRST 261S
Fork materialTriple-clampAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM ESP 5.0Shimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swingShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurSRAM ESP 5.0Shimano Alivio
CranksetCycloneShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResinResin
Brakes
BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull leversAluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
HandlebarAluminum, riseAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemMarin alloyMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleMarin MTBRitchey Vector
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjustAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsAluminum, Q/RShimano Altus
RimsAlloy, double wall, 32-holeRitchey Vantage Sport, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" IRC Mythos XC26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1999 Marin Hawk Hill1998 Marin Hawk Hill
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—70°
Seat-tube angle—73°
Chainstay / rear center—425.4 mm
Wheelbase—1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake—38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.