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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2004 Marin Novato.
- Gearing
2003 Marin Novato has a 21% lower climbing ratio than 2004 Marin Novato.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2004 Marin Novato had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2003 Marin Novato.
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.
Lowest1.12:1Highest4.00:1Total range357%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.5; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.88:1Highest3.67:1Total range417%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.5; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2004 Marin Novato
2003 Marin Novato
Overview
Model Year
2004
2003
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Novato
Novato
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
$499.99
$599.99
Colors
Matte Black
Polished
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
—
EVO
Fork Material
Chromoly, double butted
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Comfort Mix
Comfort Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Nexave T400
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ Five D, 28/38/48 teeth
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ cartridge
Shimano BB-UN52
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
BMX Platform
BMX Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Pro 3 finger levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
Handlebar
Double Butted Alloy w/1" Rise
Aluminum, rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cold Forged Threadless with 6 rise
Aluminum threadless
Saddle
WTB Rocket V
WTB Rocket V Race
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rims
Alex TA-19, 32-hole
Alex TA-19, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 1.50" WTB Slickosaurus
26 x 1.50" WTB Slickosaurus
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
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70°
Seat-tube angle
—
73°
Chainstay / rear center
—
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
—
1057.4 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.