Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Marin
1994 Marin Ultimate
Value Guide market data · 1994 Marin Ultimate
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
15%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 1994 Marin Ultimate
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1994 Ultimate lineup
Overview
About this bike
1994 Marin Ultimate value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Manitou 3
- Frame Construction
- Welded titanium
- Frame Tubing Material
- 3Al/2.5V titanium
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XTR
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano Dura-Ace
- Component Group
- Shimano XTR
- Crankset
- Top Line Super Lite ATB, 26/36/46 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano XTR Rapidfire/Carbon Works levers
Brakes
- Brakes
- Critical Racing brakes, levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Titec titanium 118g
- Stem
- Marin Lite 260g
- Saddle
- Marin Lite, titanium rails, leather cover
- Seatpost
- Marin alloy 220g
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- White Industries Ti/Ritchey titanium QRs
- Rims
- Mavic 230, 28-hole/32-hole
- Tires
- Marin Lite Kevlar bead
Pedals
- Pedals
- Shimano SPD (clipless), w/titanium spindle
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 21
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.