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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Gearing

    1994 Marin Nail Trail has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1993 Marin Nail Trail.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

1994 Marin Nail TrailSize Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

1993 Marin Nail TrailSize Legacy reference · 46/36/26T · 12–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.83:1Total range413%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
1994 Marin Nail Trail
1993 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model Year
1994
1993
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Nail Trail
Nail Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$910.00
$920.00
Colors
—
—
Sizes
14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
14, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5
Weight
24 lb
25.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded aluminum
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, double-butted
Marin Custom U.S. aluminum
Fork
Chromoly, butted, Marin Lite
Marin Lite chrome-moly
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX SE
Shimano Deore LX/Exage ES Rapidfire Plus
Shifters
Shimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX SE
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX SE
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Shimano STX SE, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Exage ES, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano STX SE
Shimano CN-HG50
Pedals
Marin Lite alloy
Marin Lite VP-933
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX SE brakes, levers
Shimano Exage LT brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Marin Lite 170g
Marin Lite
Stem
Marin Lite
Marin Lite
Saddle
Marin Lite
Marin Lite Race
Seatpost
Marin Lite
Marin Lite
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano STX SE
Shimano Exage
Rims
Ritchey Rock 440, 32-hole
Araya TM-18
Front Tire
Marin Lite Kevlar bead
Marin Lite
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
71°
Chainstay / rear center
426.7 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
—
1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
45.7 mm
44.4 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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