Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2008 Marin Bear Valley

Velopedia Archive ID 13158

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Marin
Model	Bear Valley
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	13158
Original MSRP	$645.00
Colors	Gloss Panther, Gloss Lemon
Sizes	Womens 13", womens 15", womens 17"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	6061 Hydroformed Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Dart 1, 80mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Alivio
Front derailleur	Shimano Altus
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore
Crankset	TruVativ X-Flow 3.0, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Truvativ sealed cartridge
Cassette	Shimano HG30
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano HG40
Pedals	Composite

Brakes

Brakes	Avid BB 5 Mechanical brakes, forged alloy 3 finger levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" FSA TH-888
Handlebar	Women’s Double Butted Alloy
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Marin OS Alloy
Saddle	WTB Speed She Sport
Seatpost	Alloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Alloy Double Sealed
Rims	WTB DX23, 32-hole
Spokes	WTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front tire	26 x 2.10" WTB Prowler MX Comp
Wheel size	26" wheels

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