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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2005 Marin Eldridge Grade and 2004 Marin Eldridge Grade.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2005 Marin Eldridge Grade44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear28.2 mph

Rear tire: 26×2.14.

2004 Marin Eldridge Grade44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear28.2 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.14; 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 Eldridge Grade
2004 Marin Eldridge Grade
Overview
Model Year
2005
2004
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Eldridge Grade
Eldridge Grade
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$999.99
Colors
Gloss Pearl White
Gloss Black
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Columbus Thron
Columbus Thron
Fork
Manitou Skareb Comp, 80mm travel
80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Power Spline
TruVativ cartridge
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
WTB MP310
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Sole XC front/Hayes SOLE HD rear brakes, Hayes levers
Avid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 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
FSA OS-170
3D Forged 4 bolt threadless 7 degree rise
Saddle
WTB Speed V
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
FSA SL-280, 27.2mm diameter
Ellit Alloy Micro Adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano disc
WTB Laser Disc
Rims
Mavic XM 117, 32-hole
Mavic XM 117 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.14" WTB MotoRaptor
26 x 2.14" WTB MotoRaptor
Rear Tire
26 x 2.14" WTB MutanoRaptor
—
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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