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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2011 Marin Cortina is Road; 2009 Marin Cortina is Gravel & Cyclocross.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2011 Marin Cortina and 2009 Marin Cortina.

  3. Gearing

    2009 Marin Cortina has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2011 Marin Cortina.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  4. Identity & price

    2011 Marin Cortina had an original MSRP $500 lower than 2009 Marin Cortina.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2011 Marin Cortina46/36T · 12–27T · 10-speed
Lowest1.33:1Highest3.83:1Total range288%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear9.7 mphHighest gear27.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×34; rear size isn’t listed.

2009 Marin Cortina50/34T · 12–27T · 10-speed
Lowest1.26:1Highest4.17:1Total range331%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear9.2 mphHighest gear30.3 mph

Uses front tire 700C×34; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2011 Marin Cortina
2009 Marin Cortina
Overview
Model Year
2011
2009
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Cortina
Cortina
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Cyclocross
Original MSRP
$1,799.99
$2,299.99
Colors
Black
Gloss Tangerine/Gloss Black
Sizes
50, 53, 56, 58, 60
50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Aluminum
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
6069 T6 triple butted aluminum
Fork
CXR Carbon
RFE Carbon
Fork Material
Carbon
Carbon, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Road Mix
SRAM Rival
Shifters
SRAM Rival
SRAM Rival Double Tap
Front Derailleur
SRAM Rival
SRAM Rival
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force
SRAM Force
Crankset
FSA Gossamer Pro Cross, 46/36t teeth
FSA SLK Light Carbon Compact, 34/50 teeth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM Giga X-Pipe
FSA Mega EXO
Cassette
SRAM
SRAM OG-1070
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 12 - 27 teeth
10-speed, 12 - 27 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-1070
SRAM PC-1070
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Eurox Canilever brakes, SRAM w/ integrated shifters levers
Avid Shorty 4 brakes, SRAM Rival Double Tap levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" FSA Orbit C
1 1/8" FSA Orbit C
Handlebar
FSA Wing Pro compact
FSA Wing Pro Aero
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
FSA OS150 Carbon
FSA OS150 Carbon
Saddle
Selle Italia Q-bik
Selle Italia XR light
Seatpost
FSA SL-K, 27.2mm diameter
FSA SLK Carbon, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic Aksium
Mavic Aksium
Rims
Mavic Aksium, 20-hole/24-hole
Mavic Aksium
Spokes
Mavic Aksium
—
Front Tire
700 x 34c Vittoria Cross XG
700 x 34c Vittoria Cross XG
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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