Lowest0.87:1
Highest3.54:1
Total range408%
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1993 Marin Bear Valley
Original specifications: Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus drivetrain · 27 lb published weight · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #41194- Model year
- 1993
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $625.00
- Sizes
- 14, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5
- Weight
- 27 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 19 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1993 archived details
- Frame
- Tange steel
- Original equipment
- Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildTange steel · Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Tange steel |
| Fork | Marin Lite chrome-moly |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Exage LT |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Exage LT |
| Crankset | Shimano Exage LT, 26/36/46 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Pedals | Marin Lite VP-977 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Exage LT brakes, levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Marin Lite |
|---|---|
| Stem | Marin Lite |
| Saddle | Marin Lite Low Profile |
| Seatpost | Marin Lite |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Exage |
|---|---|
| Rims | Araya VP-20, 36-hole |
| Front Tire | Marin Lite |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 553.7 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 71° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1044.7 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 44.4 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Add your rear tire size to calculate speedHow 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.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Shimano Exage LT
26/36/46 teeth
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- Front tire
- Marin Lite
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Marin Lite chrome-moly
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus · Shifters: Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus · Front derailleur: Shimano Exage LT · Rear derailleur: Shimano Exage LT · Crankset: Shimano Exage LT, 26/36/46 teeth · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG50
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Exage LT brakes, levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: Araya VP-20, 36-hole · Hubs: Shimano Exage · Front tire: Marin Lite
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Marin Lite · Stem: Marin Lite · Seatpost: Marin Lite · Saddle: Marin Lite Low Profile · Pedals: Marin Lite VP-977
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