Bicycle comparison

2003 Marin Palisades Trail · 2002 Marin Palisades Trail

Specification	2003 Marin Palisades Trail	2002 Marin Palisades Trail
Overview
Model year	2003	2002
Brand	Marin	Marin
Model	Palisades Trail	Palisades Trail
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	39271	37733
Original MSRP	$599.99	$599.99
Colors	Gloss Pearl White	Red/Silver
Sizes	13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"	13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Frameset
Frame construction	TIG-welded	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum, double-butted	7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork	Answer Manitou Six Sport, 80mm travel	Answer Manitou Six Comp, 3.15" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown	Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	Mountain Mix	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore Rapidfire	Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore
Crankset	TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth	TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Sealed cartridge	Sealed cartridge
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"	Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Resin body, aluminum cage	Resin body, aluminum cage
Brakes
Brakes	Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers	Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST	1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar	Aluminum, 1" rise	Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensions	Not included	Not included
Stem	Aluminum threadless	Aluminum threadless
Saddle	WTB SST Speed V	WTB SST Speed V
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter	Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Comp Disc	Front: Ovation Comp disc, Rear: Ovation
Rims	Alex TA-19, 32-hole	Alex TA-19, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge	DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front tire	26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC	26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size	26" wheels	26" wheels

Specification

2003 Marin Palisades Trail

2002 Marin Palisades Trail

Overview

Model year

2003

2002

Brand

Marin

Model

Palisades Trail

Bicycle type

Mountain bike, front suspension

Archive ID

39271

37733

Original MSRP

$599.99

Colors

Gloss Pearl White

Red/Silver

Sizes

13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"

Frameset

Frame construction

TIG-welded

Frame material

7005 aluminum, double-butted

Fork

Answer Manitou Six Sport, 80mm travel

Answer Manitou Six Comp, 3.15" travel

Fork material

Aluminum/magnesium, single crown

Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown

Rear shock

N/A

Drivetrain

Component group

Mountain Mix

Shifters

Shimano Deore Rapidfire

Front derailleur

Shimano Deore

Rear derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crankset

TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth

Bottom bracket

Sealed cartridge

Rear cogs

9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth

Chain

Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"

Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"

Pedals

Resin body, aluminum cage

Brakes

Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers

Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset

1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

Handlebar

Aluminum, 1" rise

Handlebar extensions

Not included

Stem

Aluminum threadless

Saddle

WTB SST Speed V

Seatpost

Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs

Comp Disc

Front: Ovation Comp disc, Rear: Ovation

Rims

Alex TA-19, 32-hole

Spokes

DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge

Front tire

26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC

Wheel size

26" wheels

Geometry comparison

One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.

Measurement	2003 Marin Palisades Trail	2002 Marin Palisades Trail
Selected size / position	Legacy reference	Legacy reference
Head-tube angle	71°	71°
Seat-tube angle	74°	74°
Chainstay / rear center	425.4 mm	425.4 mm
Wheelbase	1076.1 mm	1079.5 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.