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2002 Marin Wildcat Trail · 2003 Marin Wildcat Trail

Specification2002 Marin Wildcat Trail2003 Marin Wildcat Trail
Overview
Model year20022003
BrandMarinMarin
ModelWildcat TrailWildcat Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3774639276
Original MSRP$2,599.99$2,599.99
ColorsBlackBlack
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19"15.5", 17.5", 19"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkMarzocchi Jr. T, 6.9" travelMarzocchi Jr. T, 170mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, double triple-clamp crownAluminum, dual crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla DC, 7.4"-10.7" adjustable travelFox Vanilla RC
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore Rapidfire PlusShimano Deore Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetTruVativ Hussefelt, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Hussefelt, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeSealed cartridge
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, aluminumPlatform, aluminum
Brakes
BrakesHayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc leversHayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Grease Lite Comp AL1 1/8" threadless WTB Grease Lite Comp AL
HandlebarOvation DH riserDH riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemShorty DH aluminumIntegrated with fork
SaddleWTB Laser V ProWTB Laser V Pro
SeatpostMarin Comp aluminum, 30.0mm diameterMarin Comp aluminum, 30.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsWTB Laser Disc DHHadley Racing
RimsWTB Laser Disc, 32-holeWTB Laser Disc, 36-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.40" WTB MotoRaptor26 x 2.40" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2002 Marin Wildcat Trail2003 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 mm1127.1 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm38.1 mm

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