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1995 Marin Nail Trail · 1993 Marin Nail Trail

Specification1995 Marin Nail Trail1993 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model year19951993
BrandMarinMarin
ModelNail TrailNail Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID3243344807
Original MSRP$725.00$920.00
ColorsBall burnished aluminum—
Sizes14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"14, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5
Weight24 lb25.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumWelded aluminum
Frame material7000 aluminum, double buttedMarin Custom U.S. aluminum
ForkMarin LiteMarin Lite chrome-moly
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crown—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano STXShimano Deore LX/Exage ES Rapidfire Plus
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire PlusShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mmShimano Deore LX
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RCShimano Deore LX
CranksetShimano STX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teethShimano Exage ES, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG50
PedalsVictor MTB, alloy cage w/clips & strapsMarin Lite VP-933
Brakes
BrakesMarin Lite brakes, Shimano STX leversShimano Exage LT brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Marin Lite—
HandlebarMarin Lite alloyMarin Lite
Handlebar extensionsMarin Lite—
StemMarin Lite alloyMarin Lite
SaddleMarin LiteMarin Lite Race
SeatpostMarin Lite alloy, 31.4 mm diameterMarin Lite
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano STXShimano Exage
RimsAraya TM-18, 32-holeAraya TM-18
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge—
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.0Marin Lite
Rear tire26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.1—
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 Marin Nail Trail1993 Marin Nail Trail
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°71°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm425.4 mm
Wheelbase—1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm44.4 mm

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