Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 72953
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Marin |
| Model | Alpine Trail F.R.S. |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 72953 |
| Original MSRP | $899.00 |
| Colors | Goldenrod front/gloss black swingarm |
| Sizes | 13.5", 15.5", 19" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum, butted, heat-treated w/chromoly swingarm |
| Fork | RST 381RM |
| Fork material | Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Shock Works, 4.0" travel |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel |
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| Handlebar | Aluminum, 1" rise |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Marin Lite aluminum |
| Saddle | Ritchey Vector |
| Seatpost | Marin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
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| Rims | Mavic X138, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 419.1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.