Marin B-17 F.R.S 1998 VS Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 2003 specs comparison

Marin B-17 F.R.S
General InfosModel | B-17 F.R.S |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Pearl White front and gloss red swingarm |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Geax Hook 200Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Geax Warp 215 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 L LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeMavic X138 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) RiseAluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Marin Lite Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano STX-RC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Marin B-17 F.R.S Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Double Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST Hi-5 |
Other Specs of Marin B-17 F.R.S
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Victor VP-133 |
Rear shock absorber | 6.0 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla RX |
Saddle seat | Ritchey Vector |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterMarin Lite Comp |

Rocky Mountain ETSX-30
General InfosModel | ETSX-30 |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red and Anthracite |
Sizes | - 15.0 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18.0 (inches)- 19.0 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore Hydraulic LeversShimano Deore M525 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X223 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton RAD |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Prodigy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Prodigy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-ES30 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore FC-M510S |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Pro ETA |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain ETSX-30
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) - 4.5 (inches) Adjustable TravelRock Shox Bar Adjust |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Custom Onda |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterRocky Mountain 3D Lite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Marin provided us with the latest version of its B-17 F.R.S bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin B-17 F.R.S Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 Mountain bike here