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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2004 Marin B-17 and 2007 Marin B-17.
- Equipment
2007 Marin B-17 has 30 mm more front travel than 2004 Marin B-17 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2004 Marin B-17 had an original MSRP $259 lower than 2007 Marin B-17.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.25; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.75:1Highest3.27:1Total range436%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.35; 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
2004 Marin B-17
2007 Marin B-17
Overview
Model Year
2004
2007
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
B-17
B-17
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$599.99
$859.00
Colors
Brush Matte Bronze
Matte Bronze
Sizes
S, M, L
13", 14", 16"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
Edge II 7005 Aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel
Rock Shox TORA 289 U-Turn, 85-130mm
Fork Material
Single
Magnesium/steel/aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Alivio RapidFire
SRAM SX5
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
SRAM X.7
Crankset
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ Blaze 2.0 AM, 24/36 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ ISIS cartridge
TruVativ PowerSpline
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31
Shimano HG40
Pedals
BMX Platform
BMX Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Forged Alloy 3 finger brakes, Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc levers
Hayes Sole w/V7 Rotors brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LB
Handlebar
DH riser
FSA Maximus
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
3D Forged 4 bolt threadless 7 degree rise
Forged Alloy
Saddle
WTB Speed V
Marin AXC
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust
Alloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano disc
Shimano Disc
Rims
Alex TA-19 Disc, 32-hole
WTB SpeedDisc All Mountain, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.25" IRC Back Country
26 x 2.35" Kenda Kinetics
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.