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1999 Marin Bear Valley

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$611.00
Archive ID
80798

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialChromoly, butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Spyder, 2.75" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing
Rear DerailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano Alivio levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarAluminum, rise
Handlebar ExtensionsMarin alloy
StemMarin alloy
SaddleMarin MTB
SeatpostMarin Comp

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Alivio
RimsFront: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.00" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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