Marin BEAR VALLEY 2003 VS Marin NOVATO 2005 specs comparison

Marin Bear Valley
General InfosModel | Bear Valley |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Matte Silver |
Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Kenda Road |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Levers Avid Single Digit 3 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Xero Lite |
Rims manufacturer | 20-hole and 24-hole Formula Xero Lite XR4 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted 7000 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum Flat Bar |
Handlebar extender | Ovation |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum 4 Bolt |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth TruVativ Elita |
Gear shift levers | Shimano ST- R223 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 24 Teeth 8-speed |
Marin Bear Valley Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Sora Triple |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Sora GS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown 7005 T6 Aluminum |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Marin Comp Aluminum |

Marin Novato
General InfosModel | Novato |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Matte Gunmetal |
Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.40 (inches) Cheng Shin |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Dual Duty |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge WTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7000 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Power Spline |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth TruVativ Five-D |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Novato Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Nexave T401 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Marin |
Other Specs of Marin Novato
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Marin provided us with the latest version of its Bear Valley bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin Bear Valley Commuter here
- Get your Marin Novato manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Novato Commuter here