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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 Hawk Hill.
- Gearing
2005 Marin Hawk Hill has a 12% lower climbing ratio than 2003 Marin Hawk Hill.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Equipment
2005 Marin Hawk Hill has 30 mm more front travel than 2003 Marin Hawk Hill in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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
2005 Marin Hawk Hill
2003 Marin Hawk Hill
Overview
Model Year
2005
2003
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Hawk Hill
Hawk Hill
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$529.99
Colors
Matte Cosmic Blue
Gloss Blue
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20", womens 17"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7000 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel
In-Sync Grind 323, 70mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ Isoflow, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum platform
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum levers
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Aluminum, forged
Saddle
WTB Speed V
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano disc
Comp Disc
Rims
Alex TD-20, 32-hole
Alex TA-19, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Nythos XCII
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
71°
Seat-tube angle
—
74°
Chainstay / rear center
—
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
—
1076.1 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
38.1 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.