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2004 Marin Rock Springs · 2005 Marin Rock Springs

Specification2004 Marin Rock Springs2005 Marin Rock Springs
Overview
Model year20042005
BrandMarinMarin
ModelRock SpringsRock Springs
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3129393481
Original MSRP$1,699.99—
ColorsGloss Very Dark SilverMatte Coal Gray
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19"15.5", 17.5", 19"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum6061 T6 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Black Platinum, 100-120mm adjustableFox Vanilla R, 130mm travel
Fork materialSingleAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox Float R, 4.0"-6.0" travelFox Float R, 4" - 6" adjustable travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SLShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Five-D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeTruVativ Power Spline
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWTB MP310Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Brakes
BrakesHayes HMX-1 Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 leversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST1 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST
HandlebarDH riserAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemFSA FR200FSA FR-230
SaddleWTB Speed V CompWTB Speed V Comp
SeatpostComp Alloy Micro AdjustAluminum micro-adjust, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsPro Disc Double Sealed 32 holeShimano disc
RimsMavic XM 117 Disc, 32-holeMavic XM 117, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeDT Swiss stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.24" WTB MotoRaptor26 x 2.24" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.