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2001 Marin Wildcat Trail · 2000 Marin Wildcat Trail

Specification2001 Marin Wildcat Trail2000 Marin Wildcat Trail
Overview
Model year20012000
BrandMarinMarin
ModelWildcat TrailWildcat Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3593946568
Original MSRP$2,399.99$2,309.00
ColorsAnodized Grey/BlackGray w/Silver
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19"15.5", 17.5", 19"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminumOvation 6000 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Jr. T, 6.0" travelAnswer Manitou X-Vert DC, 4.5" travel
Fork materialDouble triple-clampCarbon fiber/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla RC, 7.4"-10.7" adjustable travelFox Vanilla RC, 6.5"-9.7" adjustable travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore Rapidfire PlusShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore LX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore, 22/32/44 teethShimano Deore LX
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeShimano
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsPlatform, aluminumVictor VP-133 DH
Brakes
BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc leversHayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp STTange Seiki DX-2
HandlebarOvation DH riserOvation DH riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemCNC Shorty aluminumMarin CNC
SaddleSDG Grand PrixTioga Multi-Control XL
SeatpostMarin CompOvation Pro, 30.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsOvation DiscOvation Pro Disc
RimsWTB Laser Disc, 36-holeWTB Laser Beam Disc, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.40" WTB MotoRaptorIRC MudMax
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2001 Marin Wildcat Trail2000 Marin Wildcat Trail
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle68.5°68.5°
Seat-tube angle71°71°
Chainstay / rear center444.5 mm444.5 mm
Wheelbase1127.1 mm1136.6 mm

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