Marin San Rafael 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model San Rafael
First production 2003
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
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Linear-pull 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 typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Forged
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Sealed Mechanism

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Suntour CR-410
Gear shift leversShimano Acera
Rear gear set 12 - 32 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 45 (millimeters) Travel
Odesa 168

Other Specs of Marin San Rafael

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Matte Platinum
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 2003 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 a few colors, among these colors Matte Platinum .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c City 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, aluminum linear-pull levers braking system and Aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 7000 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum, 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 Aluminum, forged.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour CR-410, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Acera gear shift levers.