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1998 Marin San Rafael

Velopedia Archive ID 73824

Overview

Model year1998
BrandMarin
ModelSan Rafael
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID73824
Original MSRP$399.00
ColorsAno black
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTange chromoly, double-butted
ForkMarin Lite
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersShimano Alivio EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano C-500, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano C-500, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CS12, 122.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC IG-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarMarin Lite aluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminum
StemAluminum
SaddleMarin Comfort
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano R050
RimsAlex VP-20F, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c Marin Lite
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube552.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 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 26, 2026.