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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2004 Marin Sausalito and 2005 Marin Sausalito.
- Equipment
2005 Marin Sausalito has 3 mm more front travel than 2004 Marin Sausalito in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.82:1Highest4.36:1Total range530%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 700C×32.
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
2004 Marin Sausalito
2005 Marin Sausalito
Overview
Model Year
2004
2005
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Sausalito
Sausalito
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$699.99
Not documented
Colors
Brushed
Matte Gravel
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7000 aluminum, double-butted
7000 aluminum
Fork
Answer Manitou Luxe, 60mm travel
SR Suntour NRX-7500, 63mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano Nexave
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Nexave T400
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Nexave T400
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Shimano Nexave, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano Deore, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge with alloy cups
Shimano
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano IG-31
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin body, aluminum cage
Composite body
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Nexave BR-C501 disc brakes, Shimano Nexave BL-C600 levers
Shimano Deore brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threaded sealed mechanism
1 1/8" threadless WTB ST 1
Handlebar
Double butted alloy, 1" rise
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Forged alloy 30 Rise
Aluminum adjustable
Saddle
WTB Comfort V
WTB Comfort V
Seatpost
Suspension
Aluminum suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano 32 hole disc, Rear: Shimano
Shimano Deore
Rims
WTB SpeedMaster, 36-hole
WTB Tour Duty, 36-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 32c WTB All Terrainasaurus
700 x 35c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Rear Tire
—
700 x 32c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.