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2004 Marin B-17 · 2007 Marin B-17

Specification2004 Marin B-172007 Marin B-17
Overview
Model year20042007
BrandMarinMarin
ModelB-17B-17
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3125316345
Original MSRP$599.99$859.00
ColorsBrush Matte BronzeMatte Bronze
SizesLarge, medium, small13", 14", 16"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminumEdge II 7005 Aluminum
ForkMarzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travelRock Shox TORA 289 U-Turn, 85-130mm
Fork materialSingleMagnesium/steel/aluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFireSRAM SX5
Front derailleurShimano AlivioShimano Alivio
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreSRAM X.7
CranksetTruVativ Five D, 22/32/42 teethTruVativ Blaze 2.0 AM, 24/36 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ ISIS cartridgeTruVativ PowerSpline
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31Shimano HG40
PedalsBMX PlatformBMX Platform
Brakes
BrakesForged Alloy 3 finger brakes, Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc leversHayes Sole w/V7 Rotors brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LB
HandlebarDH riserFSA Maximus
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
Stem3D Forged 4 bolt threadless 7 degree riseForged Alloy
SaddleWTB Speed VMarin AXC
SeatpostAlloy micro-adjustAlloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano discShimano Disc
RimsAlex TA-19 Disc, 32-holeWTB SpeedDisc All Mountain, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.25" IRC Back Country26 x 2.35" Kenda Kinetics
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

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