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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2001 Marin Eldridge Grade had an original MSRP $170 lower than 2003 Marin Eldridge Grade.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.14; 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
2001 Marin Eldridge Grade
2003 Marin Eldridge Grade
Overview
Model Year
2001
2003
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Eldridge Grade
Eldridge Grade
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$829.99
$999.99
Colors
Black/Silver two tone fade gloss
Gloss Black
Sizes
11.5", 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Columbus Thron, double butted
Fork
Manitou SX-E
Answer Manitou Skareb Comp, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Triple-clamp
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Shimano Deore, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
Sealed cartridge, alloy cups
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Ritchey Logic Comp v.2
WTB clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Ovation Comp linear-pull brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Avid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Ovation riser
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum, forged
Aluminum, forged
Saddle
WTB SST.X2
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
Marin Comp
Marin Comp aluminum
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore
Comp Disc
Rims
Mavic X139, 32-hole
Mavic X139, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Notos XC
26 x 2.14" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1082.7 mm
1082.7 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
38.1 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.