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2004 Marin Portofino · 2003 Marin Portofino

Specification2004 Marin Portofino2003 Marin Portofino
Overview
Model year20042003
BrandMarinMarin
ModelPortofinoPortofino
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlonRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID3126439382
Original MSRP$799.99$999.99
ColorsGloss Metallic Black/SilverBlack
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge48cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialColumbus Thron,/carbon fiberColumbus Thron
Fork materialCarbon fiberCarbon fiber composite, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupRoad MixShimano Sora Triple
ShiftersShimano Sora STI Dual ControlShimano Sora STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano FD-2203Shimano Sora Triple
Rear derailleurShimano SoraShimano Sora GS
CranksetTruVativ Touro, 30/42/52 teethShimano Sora, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ cartridgeSealed cartridge
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 24 teeth8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
ChainShimano HG-50Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAlloy, Toe Clip and StrapAluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control leversShimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic1" Ritchey Logic
HandlebarCinelli AlteraCinelli Altera
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemForged and CNC 4 bolt road3T Mutant
SaddleSelle Italia XO XPSelle Italia XO
SeatpostComp Alloy Micro AdjustAluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano 2200Formula Xero Lite XR4
RimsMavic CXP 22, 32-holeFormula Xero Lite XR4, 20-hole/24-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeFormula
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples—
Front tire700 x 28c Kenda Road700 x 23c Kenda Koncept
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2004 Marin Portofino2003 Marin Portofino
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—73°
Seat-tube angle—73.5°
Chainstay / rear center—405 mm

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