Marin Bear Valley 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Marin |
| Model | Bear Valley |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Marin Bear Valley Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 11.5 (inches) / 29.21 (cm)- 11.5 (inches)- 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)- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)- 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 LeversDia-Compe VC-737 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeRitchey Vantage Sport |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-buttedTange 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 Specs
| 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-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano STX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 CrownAluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | RST 381S |
Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Matte Black- Powder Blue |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Ritchey Vector |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterMarin Lite Comp |
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Marin Bear Valley bike review
Marin produced the Bear Valley bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $599.00.Bear Valley bike is available in many sizes such as 11.5 (inches), 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 20.5 (inches) and womens 17.5 (inches).
Marin Mountain bike Bear Valley can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte Black and Powder Blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Ritchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used Tange chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Bear Valley to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Marin Lite aluminum.
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-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.