Marin Toscana 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model Toscana
First production 2009
Bike category Cyclo-cross
Bike sub-category Cyclo-cross
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Parts And Accessories Marin Toscana Parts   
Available Sizes - 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Kenda Kross Supreme
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Sora STI Levers
Tektro Forged Cantilevers Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 22S
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
WTB Stainless

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA Vero Compact
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Alloy OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Logic Zero Comp

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG-53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Vero Triple
Gear shift leversShimano Sora STI
Rear gear set 11 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Toscana Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon
Fork typeRFE Carbon

Other Specs of Marin Toscana

Component group setsShimano Sora
Available colors - Black Pearl
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsComposite With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMarin Plush Road
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


Marin Toscana bike review

Marin produced the Toscana bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Cyclo-cross bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.99.
Toscana bike is available in many sizes such as 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Marin Cyclo-cross Toscana can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black Pearl .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c Kenda Kross Supreme tires and WTB stainless spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 22S, 32-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Tektro forged cantilevers brakes, Shimano Sora STI levers braking system and Formula hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 6061 Triple Butted Aluminum material for the frame. FSA Vero compact high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Toscana to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Marin Alloy OS.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA Vero Triple, 30/39/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG-53 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Sora STI gear shift levers.