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2004 Marin Highway One

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

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Archive #31642

Model year: 2004
Category: City & Commuter
Original MSRP: $1,299.99
Sizes: 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors: Gloss Pearl White
In this record: 22 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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2004 archived details

Published colors: Gloss Pearl White
Frame: 7000 aluminum, double-butted
Original equipment: Hybrid Mix

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Original build7000 aluminum, double-butted · Hybrid Mix · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

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

Published sizes

13.5"15.5"17.5"19"20.5"

Published colors

Gloss Pearl White

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	7000 aluminum, double-butted
Fork Material	Carbon f

Drivetrain

Component Group	Hybrid Mix
Shifters	Shimano SL-R440
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra
Crankset	Shimano 105 Triple, 32/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-5500
Rear Cogs	9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG73
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Shorty 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Double sealed
Handlebar	Aluminum flat bar
Stem	Forged and CNC 4 bolt road
Saddle	WTB Rocket V Race
Seatpost	Pro Carbon Fiber Micro Adj

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Shimano R-540
Rims	Shimano WH-R540
Front Tire	700 x 28c Hutchinson Excel
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 sizes52/42/32T · 12–25T · 9-speed

Lowest1.28:1 Highest4.33:1 Total range339%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear9.2 mph Highest gear31.0 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; 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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Rear tire

Rear tire marking

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

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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 28c Hutchinson Excel

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Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V Clincher Tire Black, 700x28

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Specialized SW Mondo 2Bliss Tire Black, 700x28

700x28c

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Backcountry ↗$67.45

Chain · Original

Shimano CN-HG73

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Bottom bracket · Original

Shimano BB-5500

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Saddle · Original

WTB Rocket V Race

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Front derailleur · Original

Shimano Tiagra

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Ultegra

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Shifters · Original

Shimano SL-R440

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Hubs · Original

Shimano R-540

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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.

Front tire: 700 x 28c Hutchinson Excel
Drivetrain: 9-speed
Bottom bracket / shell: Shimano BB-5500

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

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Frame and fork

Inspect the frame and fork →

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

Look for dents or shape changes and inspect the edges of welds around the head tube, bottom bracket, seat cluster and suspension mounts for hairline cracks.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Hybrid Mix · Shifters: Shimano SL-R440 · Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra · Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra · Crankset: Shimano 105 Triple, 32/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-5500 · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG73

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: Avid Shorty 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 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: Shimano WH-R540 · Hubs: Shimano R-540 · Front tire: 700 x 28c Hutchinson Excel

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 Double sealed · Handlebar: Aluminum flat bar · Stem: Forged and CNC 4 bolt road · Seatpost: Pro Carbon Fiber Micro Adj · Saddle: WTB Rocket V Race · Pedals: Not included

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 Highway One