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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2002 Marin San Rafael has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2000 Marin San Rafael.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.93:1Highest4.36:1Total range468%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.00:1Total range457%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; 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
2000 Marin San Rafael
2002 Marin San Rafael
Overview
Model Year
2000
2002
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
San Rafael
San Rafael
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$449.00
$409.99
Colors
Denim, Gray
Matte Platinum
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Ovation chromoly, double butted
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
In-Sync 160
Odesa 188
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Nexave T300
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Cyclone 335NP, 28/38/48 teeth
Suntour CR-410, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Vp
1" sealed mechanism
Handlebar
Alloy riser
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Alloy
Aluminum, forged
Saddle
Marin Comfort DLX
WTB Comfort V
Seatpost
Post Moderne suspension, 27.0mm diameter
Cushy ST suspension, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy
Aluminum, Q/R
Rims
Alloy, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
700 x 35c Cross-Terrain
700 x 35c City
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
439.4 mm
439.4 mm
Wheelbase
1057.3 mm
1057.3 mm
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.