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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Marin Argenta.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.42:1Total range383%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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 Argenta
2005 Marin Argenta
Overview
Model Year
2003
2005
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Argenta
Argenta
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$999.99
Not documented
Colors
Silver
Gloss Mercury
Sizes
48cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Columbus Thron
7005 aluminum/carbon stays
Fork
—
Marin
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite, unicrown crown
Carbon fiber, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Tiagra Triple
Road Mix Triple
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra Triple
Shimano Tiagra Triple
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra GS
Shimano Tiagra GS
Crankset
Shimano Tiagra, 30/42/52 teeth
FSA Gossamer, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Cartridge
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Tiagra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers
Shimano Tiagra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" integrated Ritchey Logic Comp
Handlebar
Cinelli Altera
FSA Wing Pro
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
3T Mutant
FSA OS-140
Saddle
Selle Italia XO
Selle Italia XO
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Carbon fiber, micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula Xero Lite XR4
Shimano WH-R500
Rims
Formula Xero Lite XR4, 20-hole/24-hole
Shimano WH-R500
Spokes
Formula
—
Front Tire
700 x 23c Kenda Koncept
700 x 23c Kenda Koncept Lite
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
73°
—
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
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Chainstay / rear center
405 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.