Marin Bear Valley (02) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model Bear Valley (02)
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Marin Bear Valley (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - 11 (inches) / 27.94 (cm)
- 11 (inches)
- 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)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers
Dia-Compe Direct Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Rock Star Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SpeedMaster
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionMarin Lite Aluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech

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
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Marin Bear Valley (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeMarin

Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley (02)

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Anodized black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsAluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Lite Comp


Marin Bear Valley (02) bike review

Marin produced the Bear Valley (02) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $499.00.
Bear Valley (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 11 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Marin Mountain bike Bear Valley (02) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Anodized black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe Direct Pull brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers braking system and Front: Rock Star suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Marin Lite aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Bear Valley (02) 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.