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2004 Marin Portofino · 2008 Marin Portofino

Specification2004 Marin Portofino2008 Marin Portofino
Overview
Model year20042008
BrandMarinMarin
ModelPortofinoPortofino
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlonRoad/sport
Archive ID3126413175
Original MSRP$799.99$700.00
ColorsGloss Metallic Black/SilverGloss Smoke
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded/bonded
Frame materialColumbus Thron,/carbon fiber6061 aluminum
Fork—Carbon Road
Fork materialCarbon fiberCarbon, aero crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupRoad MixRoad Mix
ShiftersShimano Sora STI Dual ControlShimano Sora
Front derailleurShimano FD-2203Shimano 2203
Rear derailleurShimano SoraShimano Sora
CranksetTruVativ Touro, 30/42/52 teethFSA Vero, 30/39/50 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ cartridgeSealed cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 24 teeth8-speed, 12 - 24 teeth
ChainShimano HG-50Shimano HG40
PedalsAlloy, Toe Clip and StrapComposite with Alloy Cage
Brakes
BrakesShimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control leversDual pivot brakes, Shimano Sora levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic1 1/8" Ritchey Logic Comp
HandlebarCinelli Altera6061 Alloy OS
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemForged and CNC 4 bolt roadAlloy Adjustable
SaddleSelle Italia XO XPMarin Plush Road
SeatpostComp Alloy Micro AdjustSuspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano 2200Formula
RimsMavic CXP 22, 32-holeAlex R450, 28-hole/32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples—
Front tire700 x 28c Kenda Road700 x 23c Kenda Koncept
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.