Marin NOVATO 2004 VS Giant PROTEGE 2003 specs comparison

Marin Novato

General Infos

Model	Novato
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	2004
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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
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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