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

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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Gearing

    1995 Marin Nail Trail has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1994 Marin Nail Trail.

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

  2. Identity & price

    1995 Marin Nail Trail had an original MSRP $185 lower than 1994 Marin Nail Trail.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1995 Marin Nail TrailSize Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Rear tire: 26×2.1.

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.

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
1995 Marin Nail Trail
1994 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model Year
1995
1994
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Nail Trail
Nail Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$725.00
$910.00
Colors
Ball burnished aluminum
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Sizes
14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
24 lb
24 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded aluminum
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
7000 aluminum, double butted
7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Marin Lite
Chromoly, butted, Marin Lite
Fork Material
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX
Shimano STX SE
Shifters
Shimano STX RapidFire Plus
Shimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Shimano STX SE
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX SE
Crankset
Shimano STX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano STX SE, 24/34/42 teeth
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano STX SE
Pedals
Victor MTB, alloy cage w/clips & straps
Marin Lite alloy
Brakes
Brakes
Marin Lite brakes, Shimano STX levers
Shimano STX SE brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Marin Lite
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Handlebar
Marin Lite alloy
Marin Lite 170g
Handlebar Extensions
Marin Lite
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Stem
Marin Lite alloy
Marin Lite
Saddle
Marin Lite
Marin Lite
Seatpost
Marin Lite alloy, 31.4 mm diameter
Marin Lite
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano STX
Shimano STX SE
Rims
Araya TM-18, 32-hole
Ritchey Rock 440, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
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Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.0
Marin Lite Kevlar bead
Rear Tire
26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.1
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
426.7 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
45.7 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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