Marin NOVATO 2004 VS Giant PROTEGE 2003 specs comparison
Marin Novato
General Infos| Model | Novato |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Black |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.50 (inches) WTB Slickosaurus |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Pro 3 Finger Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex TA-19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Double Butted Alloy With 1 (inches) Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cold Forged Threadless With 6 Rise |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth TruVativ Five D |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Novato Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Nexave T400 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Double Butted Chromoly |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Marin Novato
| Component group sets | Comfort Mix |
| Pedals details | BMX Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | Alloy Micro-adjust |
Giant Protege
General Infos| Model | Protege |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Khaki Metallic and Satin Black -Ice Blue Metallic and Silver |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) MTB Comfort |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Direct-pull Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM-40 Front: Aluminum QR |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx Monocoque |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rise Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Giant MTB |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Protege Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C102 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.0 (inches) Travel RST Gila TL |
Other Specs of Giant Protege
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Giant Coil |
| Saddle seat | Giant Dual Density |
| 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 Novato bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin Novato Commuter here
- Get your Giant Protege manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Protege Commuter here