Marin Bear Valley 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model Bear Valley
First production 2003
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Marin Bear Valley Parts   
Available Sizes - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 28c Kenda Road
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Levers
Avid Single Digit 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Xero Lite
Rims manufacturer 20-hole and 24-hole
Formula Xero Lite XR4
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7000 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Flat Bar
Handlebar extenderOvation
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum 4 Bolt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
TruVativ Elita
Gear shift leversShimano ST- R223
Rear gear set 12 - 24 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Bear Valley Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Sora Triple
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
7005 T6 Aluminum
Fork typeNot Available

Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Matte Silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Comp Aluminum


Marin Bear Valley bike review

Marin produced the Bear Valley bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $599.99.
Bear Valley bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Marin Commuter Bear Valley can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte Silver .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 28c Kenda Road tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Formula Xero Lite XR4, 20-hole/24-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Shimano levers braking system and Formula Xero Lite hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 7000 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Aluminum flat bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Bear Valley to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum 4 bolt.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Elita, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano ST- R223 gear shift levers.