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1997 Marin Point Reyes

Velopedia Archive ID 63178

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMarin
ModelPoint Reyes
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID63178
Original MSRP$899.00
ColorsBall burnished
Sizes13", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material7000 aluminum, double-butted
ForkMarin
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetWhite Industries, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Marin
HandlebarMarin Lite aluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminum
StemMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostMarin Lite Pro, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic T 221, 36-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c multi-terrain
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube546.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center438.1 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

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