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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 Novato and 2004 Marin Novato.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.08:1Highest4.00:1Total range371%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest1.12:1Highest4.00:1Total range357%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.5; 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
2005 Marin Novato
2004 Marin Novato
Overview
Model Year
2005
2004
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Novato
Novato
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
Not documented
$499.99
Colors
Matte Gunmetal
Matte Black
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7000 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marin
—
Fork Material
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Chromoly, double butted
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Comfort Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Nexave T401
Shimano Nexave T400
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ Five-D, 28/38/48 teeth
TruVativ Five D, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Power Spline
TruVativ cartridge
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53
Pedals
Aluminum platform
BMX Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Pro 3 finger levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Double Butted Alloy w/1" Rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Cold Forged Threadless with 6 rise
Saddle
WTB Speed V
WTB Rocket V
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Alloy micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano disc
Shimano Deore
Rims
WTB Dual Duty, 32-hole
Alex TA-19, 32-hole
Spokes
WTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 1.40" Cheng Shin
26 x 1.50" WTB Slickosaurus
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.