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2005 Marin Hawk Hill · 2003 Marin Hawk Hill

Specification2005 Marin Hawk Hill2003 Marin Hawk Hill
Overview
Model year20052003
BrandMarinMarin
ModelHawk HillHawk Hill
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9345539272
Original MSRP—$529.99
ColorsMatte Cosmic BlueGloss Blue
Sizes13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20", womens 17"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7000 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travelIn-Sync Grind 323, 70mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano AlivioShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano AlivioShimano Alivio
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ Isoflow, 22/32/42 teethTruVativ Five D, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ cartridgeSealed cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum platformResin
Brakes
BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum leversShimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminumAluminum, forged
SaddleWTB Speed VWTB Speed V
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano discComp Disc
RimsAlex TD-20, 32-holeAlex TA-19, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Nythos XCII26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2005 Marin Hawk Hill2003 Marin Hawk Hill
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—74°
Chainstay / rear center—425.4 mm
Wheelbase—1076.1 mm
Fork offset / rake—38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.