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1997 Marin Redwood

Velopedia Archive ID 69654

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMarin
ModelRedwood
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID69654
Original MSRP$699.00
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 LX/STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetWhite Industries Comp, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
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.