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1999 Marin San Rafael
Original specifications: Shimano Alivio · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #87161- Model year
- 1999
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Original MSRP
- $433.00
- In this record
- 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
1999 archived details
- Frame
- Chromoly
- Original equipment
- Hybrid Mix
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Original buildChromoly · Hybrid Mix · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly |
| Fork | Marin |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Hybrid Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crankset | Shimano, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed |
| Chain | 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Dia-Compe Power Modulation brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | Marin |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Marin alloy |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Marin alloy |
| Saddle | Marin Comfort |
| Seatpost | Marin Ovation, suspension |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Alivio |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alloy, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm |
| Front Tire | 700 x 38c street tread |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Gearing
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Parts & serviceability
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1/2 x 3/32"
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700 x 38c street tread
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Shimano Alivio
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Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Shimano Alivio
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- Front tire
- 700 x 38c street tread
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Marin · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Hybrid Mix · Shifters: Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano · Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio · Crankset: Shimano, 28/38/48 teeth · Rear cogs: 8-speed · Chain: 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Dia-Compe Power Modulation brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Alloy, 36-hole · Hubs: Shimano Alivio · Front tire: 700 x 38c street tread
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: Marin · Handlebar: Marin alloy · Stem: Marin alloy · Seatpost: Marin Ovation, suspension · Saddle: Marin Comfort · Pedals: Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
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