Marin Frame Measurements (late 80/early 90's) - Guide?

[g7jhp]

I've been trying to find a thread on the Marin frame measurements from late 80/early 90 bikes MTB's.

The common frame sizes seem to be 15.5", 17.5", 19" and 20.5".

I'm aware the frame size can be found in some Marin frame numbers.

The angles on the top end bikes are slightly different from the bottom of the range.

The measurements on Marin bikes also seem to be different from other makes.

Frame Size
A = Centre of Bottom bracket to centre of top tube (not the seat post)

Top Tube Length
B = Centre of stem to centre of seat tube

On a 19" 1992 Marin Muirwoods the measurements are:
A = 19" Centre BB to TT (20.5" Centre BB to seat top)
B = 22.5" = Top Tube length

Can anyone add the measurements for (for future reference)?

15.5"
17.5"
20.5"

Thanks.

 

[g7jhp]

No 15.5", 17.5" or 20.5" Marin owners?

Come on don't be shy!

 

[mk one]

PM'd you the measurements for my 17.5 marin earlier as requested

The 15 comes up as a 17, the 17 comes up as a 19, the 19 comes up as a 20

quite a few manufacturers measure to the centre of the top tube, i usually go by the top tube length/reach and in relation to other bikes i have as to wether it will fit. Plus i tend to go for sloping top tubes which are usually measured to the top of the seat tube.

Mark

 

[g7jhp]

Thanks Mark, sent a reply.

 

[tboss]

PM'd you the measurements for my 17.5 marin earlier as requested

The 15 comes up as a 17, the 17 comes up as a 19, the 19 comes up as a 20

quite a few manufacturers measure to the centre of the top tube, i usually go by the top tube length/reach and in relation to other bikes i have as to wether it will fit. Plus i tend to go for sloping top tubes which are usually measured to the top of the seat tube.

Mark

Hi Mark,

I am looking for some advice as I am looking at a 17.5 inch Marin team 1994. I am 5 foot 8inches (173cm), inseam around 30 inches..I know size is subjective but would you say that is too big? The Marin sizes seem odd and I’m a bit confused about them.

Thanks

 

[Tootyred]

Its going to be a long list as the frames changed each year pretty much! A 91 and 92 are quite different for example....

As mk one said, Marin measure c to c, so a 17.5" marin medium is actuall closer to 19" c to t. As for a 17.5" at 5'8. That sounds ok for trekking, but you might want a small if your going full norba head down, arse up race mad!

Im 6'4" and raced a 19" marin size....so 20.5" c to t. I now use the xl...as im old and dont bend as well

 

[tboss]

Anything is helpful, thankyou

 

[Beeewu]

Its going to be a long list as the frames changed each year pretty much! A 91 and 92 are quite different for example....

As mk one said, Marin measure c to c, so a 17.5" marin medium is actuall closer to 19" c to t. As for a 17.5" at 5'8. That sounds ok for trekking, but you might want a small if your going full norba head down, arse up race mad!

Im 6'4" and raced a 19" marin size....so 20.5" c to t. I now use the xl...as im old and dont bend as well

Hello mate, hope your good. What size is c to t on the xl marins, im guessing 22"... I bet these are hard to find.

 

[BOBU]

I'm 5'11" and ride a 19inch [Marin definition] Team Marin. My son is 6'2" and rides a 20.5" frame which I tootle round on when I do any work on it, it's rideable. I'd guess the 17.5" would be about right though I'd prefer slightly larger frame for what I do.

 

[Tootyred]

Hello mate, hope your good. What size is c to t on the xl marins, im guessing 22"... I bet these are hard to find.

Yes. Somewhere around 21.25 to 22" on a 20.5" xl. Depending on year. All carry the same quite long headtube at 180mm. So ideal for bit of touring or us older riders who cant do arse up, head down any longer.

Top tubes also vary from about 585 to 605. This was made up by stem length originally. So they can vary from 130 to 150 depending on year. I now have mine way shorter at 100 to 110 ish with 25o rather than 10o. That way its a easy ride.

89 tange prestige are a solid frame, but tbh, 91 was excellent with oversize prestige making a less flexi frame, but still keeping that prestige zing. Probably the best for coolness and riding was the 92 with ditched downtube and superstrong/ ultra.ite prestige tubing mix.

20.5" do come up, harder than 19" but I've managed to collect a few