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2003 Sun Bicycles Marathon

Original specifications: Hybrid Mix drivetrain · 700c wheels · 30 lb published weight.

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Model year: 2003
Category: Hybrid
Original MSRP: $370.00
Sizes: 21", womens 17"
Colors: Ball Burnished, Blue/Silver
Weight: 30 lb
In this record: 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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2003 archived details

Published colors: Ball Burnished, Blue/Silver
Frame: 6061 T6 aluminum
Original equipment: Hybrid Mix

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Original build6061 T6 aluminum · Hybrid Mix · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

2 sizes · 2 colors

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

Published sizes

21"womens 17"

Published colors

Ball BurnishedBlue/Silver

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	6061 T6 aluminum
Fork Material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Hybrid Mix
Shifters	Shimano Revo
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-32, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano RM-340
Crankset	3-piece aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Steel retainer style
Rear Cogs	7-speed, 14 - 34 teeth
Chain	KMC Z410, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro 832A linear pull brakes, Tektro 385A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1" threaded steel
Handlebar	Steel, rise
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Aluminum
Saddle	Velo VL-6013
Seatpost	Aluminum, suspension, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum
Rims	Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	700 x 40c Kenda K-841
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.

Published build48/38/28T · 14–34T · 7-speed

Lowest0.82:1 Highest3.43:1 Total range416%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.1 mph Highest gear25.4 mph

Uses front tire 700C×40; 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

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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

Seatpost · Original

Aluminum

suspension, 27.2mm diameter

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Front tire · Original

700 x 40c Kenda K-841 Replacement search: 700cx40 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.

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Brake pads · Original

Tektro 832A linear pull brakes

Tektro 385A levers

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Front tire: 700 x 40c Kenda K-841
Drivetrain: 7-speed
Seatpost diameter: 27.2 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: Steel retainer style

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

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 Revo · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-32, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano RM-340 · Crankset: 3-piece aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: Steel retainer style · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 14 - 34 teeth · Chain: KMC Z410, 1/2 x 3/32"

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: Tektro 832A linear pull brakes, Tektro 385A 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: 700c wheels · Rims: Aluminum, 36-hole · Hubs: Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum · Front tire: 700 x 40c Kenda K-841

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" threaded steel · Handlebar: Steel, rise · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum, suspension, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Velo VL-6013

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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2003 Sun Bicycles Marathon