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2004 Marin Bear Valley

Launched at $530

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New

$72

$32 to $104

Like new

$68

$30 to $99

Excellent

$65

$29 to $94

Good

$54

$24 to $78

Fair

$39

$18 to $57

For parts

$22

$10 to $31

From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand
Marin
Model family
Bear Valley
Model year
2004
Category
Mountain
Frame material
steel
Sizes
13, 15, 17, 18.5, 20
Wheel size
26
Launch MSRP (US)
$530

Drivetrain

Speeds
9
Groupset
Shimano Deore
Chainrings
3
Electronic
false

Build

Fork
Marzocchi MZ Comp 80mm Travel Preload Adjuster
Stem
Cold Forged Threadless with 6 Degree Rise
Tires
IRC Mythos 26"x 1.95"
Brakes
Forged Alloy with Linear Spring; levers Forged Alloy 3 Finger
Saddle
WTB Speed V Extra with Love Channel and Comfort Zone
Wheels
Alex TA-19 32 Hole, Double Wall CNC Side Walls; hubs Shimano Disc 32 Hole; spokes DT 15 gauge Black Stainless
Cassette
9 Speed 11-32
Crankset
TruVativ Five D 44/32/22
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Handlebar
Double Butted Alloy with 1" Rise
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore
Travel front mm
80

Geometry

13
Chainstay mm: 425.5; Wheelbase mm: 1022.4; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73.5
15
Chainstay mm: 425.5; Wheelbase mm: 1041.4; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73.5
17
Chainstay mm: 425.5; Wheelbase mm: 1060.5; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73.5
20
Chainstay mm: 425.5; Wheelbase mm: 1098.6; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73.5
18.5
Chainstay mm: 425.5; Wheelbase mm: 1085.9; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73.5

Frame: Double Butted Cromoly Front Triangle with Edge Shaped tubing, Double Butted Anti-Flex Tri-Burner Seat and Chain Stays. Spec from Marin's 2004 web catalog (Steel Hardtail group) spec page, capture 2003-09; the later archived copy of the same page is also cited. US price $529.99 ("Advertised Retail", which the page defines as the USD advertised retail price) read from a capture inside the launch window (2003-09). The live-era page shows $529.99, the later archived copy $556. Sizes and geometry from the model's geometry page (inches converted to mm). Also listed: headset WTB Momentum Comp ST threadless 1-1/8"; front derailleur Shimano Deore; bottom bracket TruVativ Cartridge Sealed; chain Shimano HG53; pedals Composite with Alloy Cage; grips/tape Dual Density.

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