Marin San Rafael 1998 Technical specs and features

General specs of Marin San Rafael bicycle

Brand	Marin
Model	San Rafael
First production	1998
Bike category	Hybrid
Bike sub-category	Hybrid
Bike Pricing	Check price Here ==>
Parts And Accessories	Marin San Rafael 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 tire	700 X 38c Marin Lite
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Alivio Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano R050 Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Alex VP-20F
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials	Double-butted Tange Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Marin Lite Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Aluminum
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-51
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	122.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS12
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth Shimano C-500
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio EZ Fire Plus
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Marin San Rafael Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano C-500
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Marin Lite

Other Specs of Marin San Rafael

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Available colors	- Ano black
Weight	Not Available
Pedals details	Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Marin Comfort
Seat post extension	27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

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Marin San Rafael bike review

Marin produced the San Rafael bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $399.00.
San Rafael bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Marin Hybrid San Rafael can be found in one single color which is Ano black.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Marin Lite tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex VP-20F, 36-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers braking system and Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano R050 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used Tange chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Marin Lite aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this San Rafael to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano C-500, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC IG-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Alivio EZ Fire Plus gear shift levers.