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2004 Marin Argenta

Original specifications: Shimano Tiagra · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels.

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Model year: 2004
Category: Road
Original MSRP: $999.99
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Colors: Gloss Cobalt/Silver
In this record: 25 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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2004 archived details

Published colors: Gloss Cobalt/Silver
Frame: Columbus Thron,/carbon fiber
Original equipment: Road Mix

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Original buildColumbus Thron,/carbon fiber · Road Mix · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

4 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

SMLXL

Published colors

Gloss Cobalt/Silver

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	Columbus Thron,/carbon fiber
Fork Material	Carbon fiber

Drivetrain

Component Group	Road Mix
Shifters	Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra
Crankset	Shimano Tiagra, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Cartridge sealed
Rear Cogs	9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain	SRAM PC-59
Pedals	Alloy, Toe Clip and Strap

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Tiagra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar	Cinelli Altera
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	3T Mutant
Saddle	Selle Italia XO XP
Seatpost	Comp Alloy Micro Adjust

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Front: Formula 20, Rear: Formula 24
Rims	Formula Xero Lite XR4, 22-hole/24-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Aluminum nipples
Front Tire	700 x 23c Kenda Koncept
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Gearing

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

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes52/42/30T · 12–25T · 9-speed

Lowest1.20:1 Highest4.33:1 Total range361%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear8.5 mph Highest gear30.5 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; 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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Gears Drivetrain

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Rear tire

Rear tire marking

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Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

700 x 23c Kenda Koncept

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Chain · Original

SRAM PC-59

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Saddle · Original

Selle Italia XO XP

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Crankset · Original

Shimano Tiagra

30/42/52 teeth

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Front derailleur · Original

Shimano Tiagra

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Tiagra

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Shifters · Original

Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control

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Headset · Original

1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic

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Front tire: 700 x 23c Kenda Koncept
Drivetrain: 9-speed
Bottom bracket / shell: Cartridge sealed

Equipment inspection checks 9 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: · Carbon fiber

Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Road Mix · Shifters: Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tiagra · Crankset: Shimano Tiagra, 30/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: Cartridge sealed · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth · Chain: SRAM PC-59

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Shimano Tiagra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers

Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Wheels and tires

Check wheels and tires →

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Formula Xero Lite XR4, 22-hole/24-hole · Hubs: Front: Formula 20, Rear: Formula 24 · Front tire: 700 x 23c Kenda Koncept

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic · Handlebar: Cinelli Altera · Stem: 3T Mutant · Seatpost: Comp Alloy Micro Adjust · Saddle: Selle Italia XO XP · Pedals: Alloy, Toe Clip and Strap

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2004 Marin Argenta