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2004 Marin Novato

Original specifications: Shimano Deore · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels.

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Archive #31337

Model year: 2004
Category: City & Commuter
Original MSRP: $499.99
Sizes: 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Colors: Matte Black
In this record: 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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2004 archived details

Published colors: Matte Black
Frame: 7005 aluminum
Original equipment: Comfort Mix

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Original build7005 aluminum · Comfort Mix · 26" 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"15"17"18.5"20"

Published colors

Matte Black

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	7005 aluminum
Fork Material	Chromoly, double butted

Drivetrain

Component Group	Comfort Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front Derailleur	Shimano Nexave T400
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore
Crankset	TruVativ Five D, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket	TruVativ cartridge
Rear Cogs	9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG53
Pedals	BMX Platform

Brakes

Brakes	Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Pro 3 finger levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar	Double Butted Alloy w/1" Rise
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Cold Forged Threadless with 6 rise
Saddle	WTB Rocket V
Seatpost	Alloy micro-adjust

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore
Rims	Alex TA-19, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front Tire	26 x 1.50" WTB Slickosaurus
Wheel Size	26" wheels

Gearing

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

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes48/38/28T · 12–25T · 9-speed

Lowest1.12:1 Highest4.00:1 Total range357%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear7.5 mph Highest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.5; 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

Chain · Original

Shimano CN-HG53

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Front tire · Original

26 x 1.50" WTB Slickosaurus

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Brake pads · Original

Aluminum linear-pull brakes

Pro 3 finger levers

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Saddle · Original

WTB Rocket V

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Deore

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Shifters · Original

Shimano Deore RapidFire

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Headset · Original

1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

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Rims · Original

Alex TA-19

32-hole

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Hubs · Original

Shimano Deore

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Front tire: 26 x 1.50" WTB Slickosaurus
Drivetrain: 9-speed
Bottom bracket / shell: TruVativ cartridge

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: · Chromoly, double butted

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: Comfort Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore RapidFire · Front derailleur: Shimano Nexave T400 · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore · Crankset: TruVativ Five D, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: TruVativ cartridge · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG53

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: Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Pro 3 finger levers

Inspect pads, cables and housings, then examine both rim braking surfaces for concavity, cracking or heavy wear. Confirm each caliper returns and centers correctly.

Wheels and tires

Check wheels and tires →

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Alex TA-19, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Deore · Front tire: 26 x 1.50" WTB Slickosaurus

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 WTB Momentum Comp ST · Handlebar: Double Butted Alloy w/1" Rise · Stem: Cold Forged Threadless with 6 rise · Seatpost: Alloy micro-adjust · Saddle: WTB Rocket V · Pedals: BMX Platform

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 Novato