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2003 Marin Sausalito · 2002 Marin Sausalito

Specification2003 Marin Sausalito2002 Marin Sausalito
Overview
Model year20032002
BrandMarinMarin
ModelSausalitoSausalito
Bicycle typeCity/commuterCity/commuter
Archive ID3925937725
Original MSRP$699.99$699.99
ColorsMatte GrayTwo Tone Red
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7000 aluminum, double-butted7000 aluminum, double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Luxe, 50mm travelAnswer Manitou Luxe, 2.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupHybrid MixHybrid Mix
ShiftersShimano Nexave 400Shimano Nexave 400
Front derailleurShimano Nexave T400Shimano Nexave T400
Rear derailleurShimano Nexave T400Shimano Nexave T400
CranksetShimano Nexave T400, 28/38/48 teethShimano Nexave T400, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeSealed cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth8-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body/aluminum cage w/clips & strapsResin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore brakes, Shimano Nexave 400 leversShimano Deore brakes, Shimano Nexave 400 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threaded sealed mechanism1 1/8" sealed mechanism
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminum, forgedAluminum, forged
SaddleComfortComfort
SeatpostIn-Sync Bum suspensionIn-Sync Bum suspension, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsComp DiscOvation
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 36-holeMavic T224, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front tire700 x 32c WTB All Terrainasaurus700 x 32c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2003 Marin Sausalito2002 Marin Sausalito
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm439.4 mm
Wheelbase1063.8 mm1063.8 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.