Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Marin
1999 Marin B-17
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Overview
About this bike
1999 Marin B-17 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Answer Manitou X-Vert T, 4.0inch travel
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum
- Rear Shock
- Marin Coil-Over, 6.0inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1999 Marin B-17
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Crankset
- Marin Ovation
- Shifters
- Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Brakes
- Brakes
- DiaTech Twin Cam 2 disc brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Aluminum, rise
- Stem
- Alloy Ahead
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Ritchey Logic
- Saddle
- WTB SSTX, chromoly rails
- Seatpost
- Marin Comp
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- DiaTech disc
- Rims
- Mavic X138, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch IRC Mythos XC
Accessories
- Colors
- White
- Extensions
- Not included
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.