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Key differences
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- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Marin Eldridge Grade.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.14.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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
2003 Marin Eldridge Grade
Overview
Model Year
2005
2003
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, double butted
Fork
Manitou Skareb Comp, 80mm travel
Answer Manitou Skareb Comp, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Power Spline
Sealed cartridge, alloy cups
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
WTB clipless
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
Aluminum, forged
Saddle
WTB Speed V
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
FSA SL-280, 27.2mm diameter
Marin Comp aluminum
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano disc
Comp Disc
Rims
Mavic XM 117, 32-hole
Mavic X139, 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
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
—
71°
Seat-tube angle
—
74°
Chainstay / rear center
—
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
—
1082.7 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.