VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Marin Team DH F.R.S

Velopedia Archive ID 77437

Overview

Model year1998
BrandMarin
ModelTeam DH F.R.S
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID77437
Original MSRP$2,999.00
ColorsPearl white front/ mango swingarm
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkAnswer Manitou X-Vert Ti
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla TC, 6.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetWhite Industries, 26/38/50 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M636 SPD

Brakes

BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Hayes levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless VP aluminum threadless
HandlebarAnswer DH bar, 1.5" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleRitchey Vector Pro WCS, chromoly rails
SeatpostMarin Lite Pro, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsHayes
RimsMavic D 521, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Coyote kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Hutchinson On The Rocks II kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube579.1 mm
Head-tube angle69°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1132.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 19, 2026.