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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2003 Marin Highway One is City & Commuter; 2006 Marin Highway One is Hybrid.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Marin Highway One.
- Gearing
2006 Marin Highway One has a 10% lower climbing ratio than 2003 Marin Highway One.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2003 Marin Highway One had an original MSRP $300 lower than 2006 Marin Highway One.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.28:1Highest4.33:1Total range339%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.42:1Total range383%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×28; 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 Highway One
2006 Marin Highway One
Overview
Model Year
2003
2006
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Highway One
Highway One
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$1,199.99
$1,499.99
Colors
White
Gloss Mercury/Gloss Carbon
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
13.5, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded/bonded
Frame Material
7000 aluminum, double-butted
7005 aluminum/carbon stays
Fork
—
Marin
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite, unicrown crown
Carbon fiber, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano SL-R440
Shimano SL-R440
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra Triple, clamp-on
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra GS
Shimano 105
Crankset
Shimano 105 Triple, 32/42/52 teeth
FSA Carbon Pro Team, 30/39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-5500, 118.5mm spindle
Shimano Splined
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG73
Pedals
Not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Shorty 6 brakes, Shimano levers
Avid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit DL
1 1/8" threadless double sealed
Handlebar
Aluminum flat bar
Trigon Carbon XC
Handlebar Extensions
Ovation
Not included
Stem
Aluminum 4 bolt
FSA OS-115
Saddle
WTB Speed V Sport
WTB Shadow V Extra Race
Seatpost
Marin Comp aluminum, 27.0mm diameter
FSA SL-K
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano R-540
Shimano WH-R550
Rims
Shimano WH-R540, 16-hole
Shimano WH-R550
Spokes
Shimano stainless steel, bladed
Shimano stainless steel
Spoke Nipples
Aluminum nipples
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Front Tire
700 x 28c Hutchinson Excel
700 x 28C Vittoria Zaffiro Folding
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
—
Seat-tube angle
73°
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Chainstay / rear center
439.4 mm
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Wheelbase
1041.4 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.