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1999 Marin Bear Valley

Velopedia Archive ID 80798

Overview

Model year1999
BrandMarin
ModelBear Valley
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID80798
Original MSRP$611.00

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

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.