Marin San Rafael 1998 Technical specs and features
| 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.