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| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Marin |
| Model | Bear Valley (01) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 59896 |
| Original MSRP | $811.00 |
| Colors | Black anodized |
| Sizes | 14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
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| Frame material | Tange chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano STX/STX-RC |
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| Shifters | Shimano STX RapidFire Plus |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Alloy cage, resin body w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" Marin Lite |
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| Handlebar | Marin Lite alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Marin Lite |
| Stem | Marin Lite chromoly |
| Saddle | Ritchey Vector |
| Seatpost | Marin Lite Comp alloy, 27.0 mm diameter |
| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.0, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.1 |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 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 September 26, 2026.