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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 Eldridge Grade.
- Identity & price
2002 Marin Eldridge Grade had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2004 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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
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
2002 Marin Eldridge Grade
2004 Marin Eldridge Grade
Overview
Model Year
2002
2004
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Eldridge Grade
Eldridge Grade
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$899.99
$999.99
Colors
Blue
Gloss Black
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Columbus Thron, double butted
Columbus Thron
Fork
Answer Manitou Mars Comp, 3.15" travel
80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Shimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano splined
TruVativ cartridge
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Ritchey Logic Comp v.2
WTB MP310
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 3 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
3D Forged 4 bolt threadless 7 degree rise
Saddle
WTB Speed V
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
Marin Comp aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Ellit Alloy Micro Adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore
WTB Laser Disc
Rims
Mavic X139, 32-hole
Mavic XM 117 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor
26 x 2.14" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
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Seat-tube angle
74°
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Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
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Wheelbase
1082.7 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.