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1997 Marin Team Issue

Velopedia Archive ID 66912

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMarin
ModelTeam Issue
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID66912
Original MSRP$2,399.00
ColorsMatte lime
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech alloy
HandlebarMarin Lite aluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminum
StemMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostMarin Lite Pro, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
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 14, 2026.