Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Marin
1998 Marin B-17 F.R.S
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Marin B-17 F.R.S value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 7005 aluminum, butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- RST Hi-5
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/chromoly, double triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Fox Vanilla RX, 6.0inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Marin B-17 F.R.S
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Marin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter
- Saddle
- Ritchey Vector
- Handlebar
- Aluminum, 1inch rise
- Handlebar Stem
- Marin Lite aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Tech steel
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano STX-RC
- Rims
- Mavic X138, 36-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.10inch Geax Warp 215, Rear: 26 x 2.10inch Geax Hook 200
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Accessories
- Colors
- Pearl White front/gloss red swingarm
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 15.5inch, 17.5inch, 19inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.