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2003 Marin Bolinas Ridge · 2005 Marin Bolinas Ridge

Specification2003 Marin Bolinas Ridge2005 Marin Bolinas Ridge
Overview
Model year20032005
BrandMarinMarin
ModelBolinas RidgeBolinas Ridge
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3927493457
Original MSRP$299.99—
ColorsPolishedBrushed Polish Matte Silver
Sizes11.5", 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20", womens 15", womens 17"13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7000 aluminum
ForkIn-Sync Grind 323, 70mm travelSpinner Grind AC 323, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano AceraShimano Altus
Front derailleurShimano AceraShimano FD-C050
Rear derailleurShimano AceraShimano Acera
CranksetTruVativ X-Forge, 22/32/42 teethTruVativ X-Flow, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeTruVativ cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body, aluminum cageComposite body
Brakes
BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano Acera leversAluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum ST1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LB 1
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminum, forgedAluminum
SaddleWTB Comfort VComfort
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsAluminum, Q/RAluminum, Q/R
RimsAluminum, 32-holeAluminum, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda Krossplus26 x 1.95" Kenda Koyote
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2003 Marin Bolinas Ridge2005 Marin Bolinas Ridge
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle70°—
Seat-tube angle73°—
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm—
Wheelbase1076.1 mm—
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.