Marin San Rafael 2004 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model San Rafael
First production 2004
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Marin San Rafael Parts   
Available Sizes - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)
- womens 15 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c City Tread
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Forged Alloy 3 Finger Levers
Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex TA-19
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7000 aluminum c
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Double Butted Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsForged Alloy 30 Rise
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Double Sealed Threaded

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano IG-31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Suntour CR-410
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Marin San Rafael Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano T-300
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 63 (millimeters) Travel
Odesa 168

Other Specs of Marin San Rafael

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Comfort V
Seat post extensionIn-Sync Bum Suspension


Marin San Rafael bike review

Marin produced the San Rafael bike in 2004 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $399.99.
San Rafael bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches), 20.5 (inches), womens 15 (inches) and womens 17 (inches).
Marin Commuter San Rafael can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c City tread tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex TA-19, 36-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Aluminum linear-pull brakes, forged alloy 3 finger levers braking system and Aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 7000 aluminum material for the frame. Double butted alloy, 1" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this San Rafael to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Forged alloy 30 Rise.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour CR-410, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano IG-31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Alivio RapidFire gear shift levers.