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2003 Marin Portofino · 2007 Marin Portofino

Specification2003 Marin Portofino2007 Marin Portofino
Overview
Model year20032007
BrandMarinMarin
ModelPortofinoPortofino
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlonRoad/sport
Archive ID3938216387
Original MSRP$999.99$679.00
ColorsBlackGloss Silver, Gloss Pearl
Sizes48cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm48.5cm, 51.5cm, 54.5cm, 57.5cm, 60.5cm
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialColumbus ThronEdge II 7005 Aluminum
Fork—Carbon Road
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, unicrown crownCarbon/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Sora TripleShimano Sora
ShiftersShimano Sora STI Dual ControlShimano Sora
Front derailleurShimano Sora TripleShimano 2203
Rear derailleurShimano Sora GSShimano Sora
CranksetShimano Sora, 30/42/52 teethFSA CFM, 30/42/52 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 Calipers brakes, Shimano with Integrated Shifters levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Ritchey Logic1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Comp
HandlebarCinelli Altera6061 Alloy
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
SpokesFormulaStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front tire700 x 23c Kenda Koncept700 x 23c Kenda Koncept
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2003 Marin Portofino2007 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 12, 2026.