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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1999 Marin Juniper Trail.
- Identity & price
1999 Marin Juniper Trail had an original MSRP $288 lower than 2002 Marin Juniper 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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2002 Marin Juniper Trail
1999 Marin Juniper Trail
Overview
Model Year
2002
1999
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Juniper Trail
Juniper Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,499.99
$1,212.00
Colors
Silver/Grey
White
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Metal matrix composite aluminum butted
Easton Elite
Fork
Answer Manitou Mars Elite, 3.15" travel
Answer Manitou SX, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore LX/XT
Shifters
Shimano LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano LX
Shimano Deore LX top-swing
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XTR
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano cartridge
Shimano Deore XT
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG-72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
WTB MP250 Stealth
Victor VP-106 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Avid Arch Rival 50 brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Expert
Handlebar
Aluminum MTB
Marin alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Marin alloy
Stem
Ovation aluminum
Marin alloy
Saddle
WTB SST Speed V Comp
Marin MTB
Seatpost
Ovation Pro aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Marin Comp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
DT Swiss Onyx
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Mavic X221, 32-hole
Mavic X221, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15/17ga. (1.8/1.5mm) double-butted
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Aluminum nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Notos XC
26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
—
Seat-tube angle
74°
—
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
—
Wheelbase
1079.5 mm
—
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
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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.