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1997 Marin Hawk Hill

Velopedia Archive ID 60936

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMarin
ModelHawk Hill
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID60936
Original MSRP$399.00
ColorsBlack, yellow
Sizes11", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkRST 161
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio/AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum

Brakes

BrakesAluminum cantilever brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech
HandlebarMarin Lite aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Altus
RimsRitchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube552.4 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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