Marin San Rafael 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model San Rafael
First production 1997
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Marin San Rafael Parts   
Available Sizes - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm)
- 13 (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 38c Street Tread
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Ritchey Vantage Sport
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionMarin Lite Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Marin Lite

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CT91
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
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 Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeMarin

Other Specs of Marin San Rafael

Component group setsShimano STX and Alivio
Available colors - Anodized black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMarin Comfort
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Marin San Rafael bike review

Marin produced the San Rafael bike in 1997 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 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Marin Hybrid San Rafael can be found in a few colors, among these colors Anodized black .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c street tread tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Ritchey Vantage Sport, 36-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 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 Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.