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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2004 Marin B-17.
- Gearing
2000 Marin B-17 has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 2004 Marin B-17.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2004 Marin B-17 had an original MSRP $681 lower than 2000 Marin B-17.
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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.25; 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
2000 Marin B-17
2004 Marin B-17
Overview
Model Year
2000
2004
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
B-17
B-17
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,281.00
$599.99
Colors
Fireball w/Denim
Brush Matte Bronze
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
S, M, L
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Ovation 6000 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
In-Sync 566DH, 4.0" travel
Marzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, double triple-clamp crown
Single
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla R, 5.0" travel
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM Centera
Shimano Alivio RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore
Crankset
Ovation Cold Forged, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
TruVativ ISIS cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31
Pedals
Platform, aluminum
BMX Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Ovation Comp linear-pull brakes, alloy levers
Forged Alloy 3 finger brakes, Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Tange-Seiki STE
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Ovation DH riser
DH riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Marin CNC
3D Forged 4 bolt threadless 7 degree rise
Saddle
Tioga Multi-Control XL
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
Marin Comp, 30.0mm diameter
Alloy micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Ovation Pro Disc
Shimano disc
Rims
Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock Comp OCR, 36-hole
Alex TA-19 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
WTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
Tioga Factory DH
26 x 2.25" IRC Back Country
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
69°
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Seat-tube angle
72°
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Chainstay / rear center
431.8 mm
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Wheelbase
1127.1 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.