Marin SAN RAFAEL 1996 VS Ross CHIMERA 1997 specs comparison
Marin San Rafael
General InfosModel | San Rafael |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Titanium color |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Marin Hybrid |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Alloy LeversTektro 868A Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAraya PX-635 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedTange Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Marin Lite Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Marin Lite Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Marin Lite |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-300i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Marin San Rafael Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Marin Lite |
Other Specs of Marin San Rafael
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio and AceraX |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Marin Comfort |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterMarin Lite Alloy |

Ross Chimera
General InfosModel | Chimera |
Manufacturer | Ross |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - teal-Green |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- 24 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Ross HP |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | APSE LeversResin and steel Cantilever Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Steel NuttedFront: Steel |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeRigida AS-27 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSha Dar Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 8002 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleYST BB 621 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethResin Covered Steel |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Ross Chimera Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Ross |
Other Specs of Ross Chimera
Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Master VL-252 |
Seat post extension | 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter SteelPillar |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Marin provided us with the latest version of its San Rafael bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin San Rafael Hybrid here
- Get your Ross Chimera manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Ross Chimera Hybrid here