Marin B-17 F.R.S 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model B-17 F.R.S
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Marin B-17 F.R.S Parts   
Available Sizes - 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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Geax Hook 200
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Geax Warp 215
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-2.0 L Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel

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-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-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 Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST Hi-5

Other Specs of Marin B-17 F.R.S

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Pearl White front and gloss red swingarm
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-133
Rear shock absorber 6.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla RX
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Lite Comp


Marin B-17 F.R.S bike review

Marin produced the B-17 F.R.S bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,499.00.
B-17 F.R.S bike is available in many sizes such as 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Marin Mountain bike B-17 F.R.S can be found in a few colors, among these colors Pearl White front and gloss red swingarm .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Geax Warp 215 tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X138, 36-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Aluminum, 1" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this B-17 F.R.S to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Marin Lite aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 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.