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
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Ritchey Vantage Sport
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
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-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-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 Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 381S

Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Matte Black
- Powder Blue
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Lite Comp


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.