Ross MINOTAUR W/FENDERS 1997 VS Marin NOVATO 2008 specs comparison

Ross Minotaur w/fenders 1997 comparison online with competitors

Ross Minotaur w/fenders

General Infos
Model Minotaur w/fenders
Manufacturer Ross
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Silver
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.75 (inches) Ross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Sturmey Archer Coaster Brake and Shimano Altus Front Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Sturmey Archer Coaster Brake
Front: Shimano Altus
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSameness Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) YST 665

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC 410
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
YST BB 621
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
Dotek Aluminum
Gear shift leversSturmey Archer 5-speed
Rear gear set 21 Teeth
5-speed Internal

Ross Minotaur w/fenders Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeRoss

Other Specs of Ross Minotaur w/fenders

Component group setsSturmey Archer
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 6000 With Springs
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Marin Novato 2008 comparison online with competitors

Marin Novato

General Infos
Model Novato
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Matte Granite
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.40 (inches) CST Urban
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Forged Alloy 3 Finger Levers
Tektro IO Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Double Sealed Disc QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SX24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin OS Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey LB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Power Spline
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow C 3.0
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Novato Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C-100
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAluminum Rigid

Other Specs of Marin Novato

Component group setsCo (millimeters)uter Mix
Pedals detailsComposite With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport LE
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


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