Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Marin
1997 Marin Hawk Hill
Value Guide market data · 1997 Marin Hawk Hill
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Price over time - 1997 Marin Hawk Hill
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All Hawk model years
2021$1,487 - $1,727▲ 301% vs. 1997
2020$2,465 - $2,862▲ 564% vs. 1997
2019$2,465 - $2,862▲ 564% vs. 1997
2018$2,465 - $2,862▲ 564% vs. 1997
2017$1,301 - $1,511▲ 251% vs. 1997
2011$837 - $972▲ 126% vs. 1997
2010$897 - $1,042▲ 142% vs. 1997
2009$846 - $983▲ 128% vs. 19971997$371 - $431Currently viewing1994$372 - $4320% vs. 19971997 Hawk Hill lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Marin Hawk Hill value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Fork Brand & Model
- RST 161
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Marin Hawk Hill
- Component Group
- Shimano Alivio/AceraX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400i
- Crankset
- Shimano Altus, 24/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Aluminum cantilever brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Ritchey Vector
- Handlebar
- Marin Lite aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- Marin Lite aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Tech
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Altus
- Rims
- Ritchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Aluminum
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, Yellow
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 11inch, 15.5inch, 17.5inch, 19inch, 20.5inch, womens 17.5inch
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.