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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Marin Novato.
- Gearing
2003 Marin Novato has a 18% lower climbing ratio than 2005 Marin Novato.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.88:1Highest3.67:1Total range417%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.5; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.08:1Highest4.00:1Total range371%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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.
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Specification
2003 Marin Novato
2005 Marin Novato
Overview
Model Year
2003
2005
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Novato
Novato
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$599.99
Not documented
Colors
Polished
Matte Gunmetal
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
7000 aluminum
Fork
EVO
Marin
Fork Material
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Comfort Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Nexave T401
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Five-D, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52
TruVativ Power Spline
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
BMX Platform
Aluminum platform
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
1 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST
Handlebar
Aluminum, rise
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum threadless
Aluminum
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Race
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore
Shimano disc
Rims
Alex TA-19, 32-hole
WTB Dual Duty, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.50" WTB Slickosaurus
26 x 1.40" Cheng Shin
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
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.