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1998 Marin East Peak F.R.S.

Velopedia Archive ID 79429

Overview

Model year1998
BrandMarin
ModelEast Peak F.R.S.
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID79429
Original MSRP$1,099.00
ColorsGloss red front/polished swing arm
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
ForkRST 381RM
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockShock Works, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX GS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
HandlebarAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostMarin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsMavic X138, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 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 26, 2026.