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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2001 Marin Hawk Hill has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 2003 Marin Hawk Hill in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 2003 Marin Hawk Hill and 2001 Marin Hawk Hill.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2001 Marin Hawk Hill has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 2003 Marin Hawk Hill.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
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
2003 Marin Hawk Hill
2001 Marin Hawk Hill
Overview
Model Year
2003
2001
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Hawk Hill
Hawk Hill
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$529.99
$449.99
Colors
Gloss Blue
Gloss Silver/Blue, Polished
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20", womens 17"
11.5", 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20", womens 17"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
In-Sync Grind 323, 70mm travel
In-Sync SYS-327
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Triple-clamp
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
SRAM ESP 5.0
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
SRAM ESP 5.0
Crankset
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/42 teeth
Forged aluminum, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum, forged
Aluminum, forged
Saddle
WTB Speed V
WTB SST.X2
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Comp Disc
Aluminum, Q/R
Rims
Alex TA-19, 32-hole
Ritchey Rock, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70°
Seat-tube angle
74°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1076.1 mm
1057.3 mm
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.