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2004 Marin Wildcat Trail · 2005 Marin Wildcat Trail

Specification2004 Marin Wildcat Trail2005 Marin Wildcat Trail
Overview
Model year20042005
BrandMarinMarin
ModelWildcat TrailWildcat Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3125493452
Original MSRP$799.99—
ColorsPolishedMatte Bronze
SizesLarge, medium, smallSmall, medium, large
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy SL / U-Turn, 75-115mm adjustable travelMarzocchi EXR Pro Coil, 120mm travel
Fork materialSingleAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFireShimano Alivio
Front derailleurShimano AlivioShimano Alivio
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ Five D, 22/32/42 teethTruVativ Five-D, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ ISIS cartridgeTruVativ Power Spline
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsBMX PlatformAluminum platform
Brakes
BrakesHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc / Alloy Levers brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc leversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic rear levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST1 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST
HandlebarDH riserAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
Stem3D Forged 4 bolt threadless 7 degree riseFSA FR-230
SaddleWTB Speed VWTB Speed V Comp
SeatpostComp Alloy micro-adjustAluminum micro-adjust, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano discShimano disc
RimsMavic XM 117 Disc, 32-holeAlex DP-20, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.25" IRC Back Country26 x 2.24" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.