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2003 Marin Portofino · 2008 Marin Portofino

Specification2003 Marin Portofino2008 Marin Portofino
Overview
Model year20032008
BrandMarinMarin
ModelPortofinoPortofino
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlonRoad/sport
Archive ID3938213175
Original MSRP$999.99$700.00
ColorsBlackGloss Smoke
Sizes48cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded/bonded
Frame materialColumbus Thron6061 aluminum
Fork—Carbon Road
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, unicrown crownCarbon, aero crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Sora TripleRoad Mix
ShiftersShimano Sora STI Dual ControlShimano Sora
Front derailleurShimano Sora TripleShimano 2203
Rear derailleurShimano Sora GSShimano Sora
CranksetShimano Sora, 30/42/52 teethFSA Vero, 30/39/50 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeSealed cartridge
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth8-speed, 12 - 24 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano HG40
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & strapsComposite with Alloy Cage
Brakes
BrakesShimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control leversDual pivot brakes, Shimano Sora levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Ritchey Logic1 1/8" Ritchey Logic Comp
HandlebarCinelli Altera6061 Alloy OS
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
Stem3T MutantAlloy Adjustable
SaddleSelle Italia XOMarin Plush Road
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjustSuspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFormula Xero Lite XR4Formula
RimsFormula Xero Lite XR4, 20-hole/24-holeAlex R450, 28-hole/32-hole
SpokesFormulaWTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front tire700 x 23c Kenda Koncept700 x 23c Kenda Koncept
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2003 Marin Portofino2008 Marin Portofino
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle73°—
Seat-tube angle73.5°—
Chainstay / rear center405 mm—

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