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1997 Marin Pine Mountain

Velopedia Archive ID 62678

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMarin
ModelPine Mountain
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID62678
Original MSRP$1,199.00
ColorsMatte copper
Sizes11", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame materialTange chromoly, double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou SX
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-103 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech
HandlebarMarin Lite aluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminum
StemMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostMarin Lite Pro, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: White Industries Tracker, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
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.