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1995 Marin Nail Trail · 1994 Marin Nail Trail

Specification1995 Marin Nail Trail1994 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model year19951994
BrandMarinMarin
ModelNail TrailNail Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID3243315260
Original MSRP$725.00$910.00
ColorsBall burnished aluminum—
Sizes14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight24 lb24 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumWelded aluminum
Frame material7000 aluminum, double butted7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkMarin LiteChromoly, butted, Marin Lite
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crown—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano STXShimano STX SE
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire PlusShimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front derailleurShimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mmShimano STX SE
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RCShimano STX SE
CranksetShimano STX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teethShimano STX SE, 24/34/42 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano STX SE
PedalsVictor MTB, alloy cage w/clips & strapsMarin Lite alloy
Brakes
BrakesMarin Lite brakes, Shimano STX leversShimano STX SE brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Marin Lite—
HandlebarMarin Lite alloyMarin Lite 170g
Handlebar extensionsMarin Lite—
StemMarin Lite alloyMarin Lite
SaddleMarin LiteMarin Lite
SeatpostMarin Lite alloy, 31.4 mm diameterMarin Lite
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano STXShimano STX SE
RimsAraya TM-18, 32-holeRitchey Rock 440, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge—
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.0Marin Lite Kevlar bead
Rear tire26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.1—
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 Marin Nail Trail1994 Marin Nail Trail
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm426.7 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm45.7 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.