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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2004 Marin Coast Trail.
- Identity & price
2004 Marin Coast Trail had an original MSRP $120 lower than 2002 Marin Coast Trail.
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.
Lowest0.82:1Highest4.00:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.82:1Highest3.69:1Total range448%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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
2002 Marin Coast Trail
2004 Marin Coast Trail
Overview
Model Year
2002
2004
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Coast Trail
Coast Trail
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
$399.99
$279.99
Colors
Polished
Matte Silver/Matte Dark Silver
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20", womens 15"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
In-Sync Exceed 266
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Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Chromoly
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Shimano Altus
Front Derailleur
Shimano C100
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Altus
Crankset
SR Suntour CR400, 28/38/48 teeth
SR Suntour NEX, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
7-speed, 13 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-UG50
Pedals
Resin
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum ST
1 1/8" threaded doubled sealed mechanism
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Aluminum, 2" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum, forged
Forged alloy / ajustable
Saddle
Marin Super Comfort
Web spring comfort
Seatpost
Aluminum, suspension, 27.0mm diameter
In-Sync Bum suspension
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum, Q/R
Aluminum, Q/R
Rims
Alex TA-19, 32-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" WTB All Terrainasaurus
26 x 1.95" Kenda Krossplus
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
70°
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Seat-tube angle
73°
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Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
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Wheelbase
1079.5 mm
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Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
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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.