Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Marin
1997 Marin Bear Valley (01)
Previous used estimate
$93 - $96
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 1997 Marin Bear Valley (01)
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Price over time - 1997 Marin Bear Valley (01)
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All Bear model years
2014$202 - $208▲ 117% vs. 1997
2013$169 - $174▲ 81% vs. 1997
2012$153 - $157▲ 64% vs. 1997
2011$142 - $146▲ 52% vs. 1997
2010$138 - $142▲ 48% vs. 1997
2003$110 - $113▲ 18% vs. 1997
2002$87 - $89▼ 7% vs. 1997
2001$93 - $960% vs. 19971997$93 - $96Currently viewing1996$145 - $149▲ 56% vs. 19971995$140 - $144▲ 50% vs. 19971994$108 - $111▲ 16% vs. 19971993$105 - $108▲ 13% vs. 1997Compare Bear Valley (01) models
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Marin Bear Valley (01) value depends on condition, original build, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Hubs
- Front: Rock Star suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
- Component Rims
- WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
- Product Family
- Bear
- Component Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor
- Component Pedals
- Aluminum
- Component Saddle
- Ritchey Vector
- Component Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Tech
- Component Brakeset
- Dia-Compe Direct Pull brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
- Component Cassette
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Component Crankset
- Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Component Seatpost
- Marin Lite Comp, 27.0 mm diameter
- Component Handlebar
- Marin Lite aluminum
- Component Extensions
- Aluminum
- Component Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Component Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Component Shift Levers
- Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
- Component Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Component Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Bb Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
- Component Component Group
- Shimano STX-RC
- Component Fork Brand Model
- Rock Shox Quadra 5
- Component Frame Construction
- Welded
- Component Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Frame Construction
- Welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Quadra 5
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Hubs
- Front: Rock Star suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
- Rims
- WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Group
- Shimano STX-RC
- Brakeset
- Dia-Compe Direct Pull brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
- Shift Levers
- Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Pedals
- Aluminum
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Seatpost
- Marin Lite Comp, 27.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Ritchey Vector
- Handlebar
- Marin Lite aluminum
- Extensions
- Aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Tech
- Cassette
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.