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2006 Marin Hearts Desire

Original specifications: 26" wheels.

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Archive #94548
Model year
2006
Category
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$249.99
Sizes
15W
Colors
Gloss Midnight Blue
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2006 archived details

Published colors
Gloss Midnight Blue
Frame
7005 aluminum
Original equipment
N/A

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Original build7005 aluminum · 26" wheels

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Archived sizes and colors

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Item-level catalog entries recovered from Velopedia’s original bicycle archive. They document how this model was listed historically; they do not identify the frame size associated with legacy reference geometry or indicate current availability.

Published sizes

15W

Published colors

Gloss Midnight Blue
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SizeColor
15WGloss Midnight Blue

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum
ForkMarin
Fork MaterialChromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

CranksetAluminum, 42 teeth
Bottom BracketSemi-sealed
Rear Cogs1-speed, 18 teeth
ChainKmc
PedalsComposite

Brakes

BrakesCoaster brake rear

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" threaded double sealed
HandlebarLong Horn aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleLounge Chair Comfort
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: aluminum, Rear: coaster brake
RimsAluminum
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire26 x 2.125" Kenda Flame
Wheel Size26" wheels

Gearing

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build42T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio2.33:1
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Gear16.4 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.125; 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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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
26 x 2.125" Kenda Flame
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Front tire
26 x 2.125" Kenda Flame
Drivetrain
1-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
Semi-sealed
Campaign
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Marin · Chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

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Archived: Crankset: Aluminum, 42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Semi-sealed · Rear cogs: 1-speed, 18 teeth · Chain: KMC

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Coaster brake rear

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Aluminum · Hubs: Front: aluminum, Rear: coaster brake · Front tire: 26 x 2.125" Kenda Flame

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" threaded double sealed · Handlebar: Long Horn aluminum · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust · Saddle: Lounge Chair Comfort · Pedals: Composite

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