Marin BEAR VALLEY 1998 VS Giant RAINIER 2005 specs comparison
Marin Bear Valley
General Infos| Model | Bear Valley |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Powder Blue -Matte Black |
| Sizes |
- 11.5 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 11.5 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Ritchey Vantage Sport |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Tange Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| 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) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Marin Bear Valley Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | RST 381S |
Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Ritchey Vector |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Marin Lite Comp |
Giant Rainier
General Infos| Model | Rainier |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Blue |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes Sole XC Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GIGA Pipe SL |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X-7 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Rainier Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 105 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi EXR Pro Air |
Other Specs of Giant Rainier
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Marin provided us with the latest version of its Bear Valley bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin Bear Valley Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Rainier manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Rainier Mountain bike here