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2003 Marin Palisades Trail · 2001 Marin Palisades Trail

Specification2003 Marin Palisades Trail2001 Marin Palisades Trail
Overview
Model year20032001
BrandMarinMarin
ModelPalisades TrailPalisades Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3927135955
Original MSRP$599.99$569.99
ColorsGloss Pearl WhiteGloss Silver/Red, Polished
Sizes13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"11.5", 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20", womens 17"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted7005 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Six Sport, 80mm travelManitou Magnum, 3.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidfireShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Alivio
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore SGS
CranksetTruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teethShimano FC-MC 20, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeSealed cartridge
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body, aluminum cageResin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesAvid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 leversAluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminum threadlessAluminum, forged
SaddleWTB SST Speed VWTB SST.X2
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsComp DiscAluminum, Q/R
RimsAlex TA-19, 32-holeRitchey Rock, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2003 Marin Palisades Trail2001 Marin Palisades Trail
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm425.4 mm
Wheelbase1076.1 mm1066.8 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 15, 2026.