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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2012 Marin Cortina is Gravel & Cyclocross; 2011 Marin Cortina is Road.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Marin Cortina and 2011 Marin Cortina.
- Identity & price
2011 Marin Cortina had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2012 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.
Lowest1.33:1Highest3.83:1Total range288%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest1.33:1Highest3.83:1Total range288%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2012 Marin Cortina
2011 Marin Cortina
Overview
Model Year
2012
2011
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Cortina
Cortina
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,899.99
$1,799.99
Colors
Black Gloss
Black
Sizes
50cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
50, 53, 56, 58, 60
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
Aluminum
Frame Material
Triple Butted 6061 AL
6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
Fork
CXR Carbon
CXR Carbon
Fork Material
—
Carbon
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Road Mix
Shifters
SRAM Rival
SRAM Rival
Front Derailleur
SRAM Rival
SRAM Rival
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force
SRAM Force
Crankset
FSA Gossamer Pro Cross 36/46t
FSA Gossamer Pro Cross, 46/36t teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA MegaExo
SRAM Giga X-Pipe
Cassette
SRAM PG-1070 10sp 12-27t
SRAM
Rear Cogs
—
10-speed, 12 - 27 teeth
Chain
KMC X-10
SRAM PC-1070
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Shorty 6
TRP Eurox Canilever brakes, SRAM w/ integrated shifters levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Orbit
1 1/8" FSA Orbit C
Handlebar
Ritchey Comp Logic II compact
FSA Wing Pro compact
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Ritchey Comp 4-Axis
FSA OS150 Carbon
Saddle
Prologo Kappa
Selle Italia Q-bik
Seatpost
Ritchey Logic Road 2 bolt
FSA SL-K, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Mavic Aksium
Rims
Ritchey Pro Zeta
Mavic Aksium, 20-hole/24-hole
Spokes
—
Mavic Aksium
Front Tire
Vittoria Cross XG 700 x 34c
700 x 34c Vittoria Cross XG
Wheel Size
—
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.