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2009 Marin Hearts Desire · 2008 Marin Hearts Desire

Specification	2009 Marin Hearts Desire	2008 Marin Hearts Desire
Overview
Model year	2009	2008
Brand	Marin	Marin
Model	Hearts Desire	Hearts Desire
Bicycle type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Archive ID	17604	13209
Original MSRP	$309.99	$270.00
Colors	Blue Sky	Gloss Pearl
Sizes	Womens 15.5"	Womens 15"
Frameset
Frame construction	TIG-welded	TIG-welded
Frame material	6061 aluminum	7005 aluminum
Fork	—	Cromoly Rigid
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown crown	Unicrown
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	Cruiser Mix	Cruiser Mix
Shifters	N/A	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A	—
Crankset	Alloy Cruiser, 42 teeth	Alloy Cruiser, 42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Sealed Semi-Cartridge	Sealed Semi-Cartridge
Rear cogs	1-speed, 18 teeth	1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain	Kmc	Kmc
Pedals	Slipper/ Flip Flop compatible composite	Slipper/ Flip Flop compatible composite
Brakes
Brakes	Coaster brake rear	Coaster brake rear
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	1" double sealed	1" threaded double sealed
Handlebar	Alloy Long Horn	Alloy Long Horn
Handlebar extensions	Not included	Not included
Stem	Alloy	Alloy
Saddle	Lounge Chair Comfort	Lounge Chair Comfort
Seatpost	Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter	Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Front: Alloy Sealed, Rear: Coaster Brake	Front: Alloy Sealed, Rear: Coaster Brake
Rims	Alloy, 36-hole	Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipples	Brass	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.125" Kenda Flame	26 x 2.125" Kenda Flame
Wheel size	26" wheels	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 8, 2026.