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Key differences
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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 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
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
2002 Marin Nail Trail
2000 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model Year
2002
2000
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Nail Trail
Nail Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$699.99
$682.00
Colors
Yellow/Silver
Fireball w/Champagne
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, double-butted
Ovation 7000 aluminum, double butted
Fork
Answer Manitou Six Super, 3.15" travel
Answer Manitou Magnum R, 3.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth
Ovation Cold Forged, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Resin body, aluminum cage
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Ovation Comp linear pull brakes, Ovation Pro levers
Ovation Comp linear-pull brakes, Ovation Pro levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Tange-Seiki STE
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Alloy riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum threadless
Alloy
Saddle
WTB SST Speed V
WTB SSTX2
Seatpost
Marin Comp aluminum, 27.0mm diameter
Marin Comp, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Ovation Comp disc
Shimano Deore
Rims
Mavic X139, 32-hole
Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock Comp OCR, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1079.5 mm
1066.8 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.