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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 Sausalito.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.82:1Highest4.36:1Total range530%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.82:1Highest4.36:1Total range530%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×32; 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.
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Specification
2003 Marin Sausalito
2004 Marin Sausalito
Overview
Model Year
2003
2004
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Sausalito
Sausalito
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$699.99
$699.99
Colors
Matte Gray
Brushed
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7000 aluminum, double-butted
7000 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Answer Manitou Luxe, 50mm travel
Answer Manitou Luxe, 60mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano Nexave 400
Shimano Nexave
Front Derailleur
Shimano Nexave T400
Shimano Nexave T400
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Nexave T400
Shimano Nexave T400
Crankset
Shimano Nexave T400, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano Nexave, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Sealed cartridge with alloy cups
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano IG-31
Pedals
Resin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Resin body, aluminum cage
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore brakes, Shimano Nexave 400 levers
Shimano Nexave BR-C501 disc brakes, Shimano Nexave BL-C600 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threaded sealed mechanism
1 1/8" threaded sealed mechanism
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Double butted alloy, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum, forged
Forged alloy 30 Rise
Saddle
Comfort
WTB Comfort V
Seatpost
In-Sync Bum suspension
Suspension
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Comp Disc
Front: Shimano 32 hole disc, Rear: Shimano
Rims
WTB SpeedMaster, 36-hole
WTB SpeedMaster, 36-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
700 x 32c WTB All Terrainasaurus
700 x 32c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c 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
73°
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Chainstay / rear center
439.4 mm
—
Wheelbase
1063.8 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.