Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Marin
1997 Marin Quake 5.0
Value Guide market data · 1997 Marin Quake 5.0
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1997 Marin Quake 5.0
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Quake model years
2024$4,463 - $5,183▲ 129% vs. 1997
2011$3,720 - $4,320▲ 91% vs. 1997
2010$4,394 - $5,103▲ 125% vs. 1997
2009$4,883 - $5,670▲ 150% vs. 1997
2008$4,171 - $4,844▲ 114% vs. 1997
2007$3,971 - $4,612▲ 103% vs. 19972006$3,720 - $4,320▲ 91% vs. 1997
2001$1,535 - $1,782▼ 21% vs. 1997
2000$1,291 - $1,499▼ 34% vs. 19971997$1,952 - $2,267Currently viewing1997 Quake 5.0 lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Marin Quake 5.0 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Answer Manitou Pro C
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- Monocoque
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
- Rear Shock
- Marin Lite Coil Over, 3.9inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Marin Quake 5.0
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore LX/STX
- Crankset
- White Industries, 20/32/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Brakes
- Brakes
- Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Marin Lite aluminum
- Stem
- Marin Lite aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Tech
- Saddle
- Ritchey Vector
- Seatpost
- Marin Lite Pro, 30.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX
- Rims
- WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Pedals
- Pedals
- Victor VP-103 clipless
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Anodized silver, red/black
- Extensions
- Aluminum
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.