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2002 Marin Wildcat Trail · 2004 Marin Wildcat Trail

Specification2002 Marin Wildcat Trail2004 Marin Wildcat Trail
Overview
Model year20022004
BrandMarinMarin
ModelWildcat TrailWildcat Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3774631254
Original MSRP$2,599.99$799.99
ColorsBlackPolished
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19"Large, medium, small
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminum7005 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Jr. T, 6.9" travelRock Shox Judy SL / U-Turn, 75-115mm adjustable travel
Fork materialAluminum, double triple-clamp crownSingle
Rear shockFox Vanilla DC, 7.4"-10.7" adjustable travelN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore Rapidfire PlusShimano Alivio RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Alivio
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ Hussefelt, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Five D, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeTruVativ ISIS cartridge
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"Shimano CN-IG31
PedalsPlatform, aluminumBMX Platform
Brakes
BrakesHayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc leversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc / Alloy Levers brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Grease Lite Comp AL1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
HandlebarOvation DH riserDH riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemShorty DH aluminum3D Forged 4 bolt threadless 7 degree rise
SaddleWTB Laser V ProWTB Speed V
SeatpostMarin Comp aluminum, 30.0mm diameterComp Alloy micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsWTB Laser Disc DHShimano disc
RimsWTB Laser Disc, 32-holeMavic XM 117 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.40" WTB MotoRaptor26 x 2.25" IRC Back Country
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2002 Marin Wildcat Trail2004 Marin Wildcat Trail
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle68.5°—
Seat-tube angle71°—
Chainstay / rear center444.5 mm—
Wheelbase1127.1 mm—
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm—

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