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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 1999 Marin Point Reyes is City & Commuter; 1998 Marin Point Reyes is Hybrid.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1999 Marin Point Reyes.
- Data limitation
Only 1998 Marin Point Reyes has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
1998 Marin Point Reyes had an original MSRP $142 lower than 1999 Marin Point Reyes.
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.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
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 Point Reyes
1998 Marin Point Reyes
Overview
Model Year
1999
1998
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Point Reyes
Point Reyes
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$1,001.00
$859.00
Colors
—
Titanium polish
Sizes
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13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
7005 aluminum, butted
Fork
Kinesis
RST 802
Fork Material
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX/XT
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
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Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
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68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-106 clipless
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano modulated V brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
1 1/8" YST Superlight
Handlebar
Marin alloy
Marin Lite aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Marin alloy
Aluminum
Stem
Marin alloy
Aluminum
Saddle
Marin Comfort
Ritchey Vector
Seatpost
Marin Ovation
Marin Lite Pro, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080
Rims
Mavic T 221
Mavic T 221, 36-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 30c Ritchey Tom Slick
700 x 38c Marin Lite
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
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71°
Seat-tube angle
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73°
Chainstay / rear center
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439.4 mm
Wheelbase
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1061.7 mm
Fork offset / rake
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44.4 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.