Marin Bear Valley (02) 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model Bear Valley (02)
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Marin Bear Valley (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (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 tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Marin Quake 7.1
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Marin Quake 7.0
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX Levers
Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionMarin Lite Alloy
Handlebar extenderMarin Lite
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Marin Lite

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Marin Bear Valley (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeMarin Lite

Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley (02)

Component group setsShimano STX and STX-RC
Available colors - Black anodized
Weight 26.0
Pedals details Resin Body With Clips & Straps
Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Lite Comp Alloy


Marin Bear Valley (02) bike review

Marin produced the Bear Valley (02) bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $649.00.
Bear Valley (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (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 Black anodized .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.0 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used Tange chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Marin Lite alloy 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 chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.