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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Marin Wildcat Trail.
- Equipment
2003 Marin Wildcat Trail has 50 mm more front travel than 2005 Marin Wildcat Trail in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
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 26×2.4; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.24; rear size isn’t listed.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2003 Marin Wildcat Trail
2005 Marin Wildcat Trail
Overview
Model Year
2003
2005
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Wildcat Trail
Wildcat Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$2,599.99
Not documented
Colors
Black
Matte Bronze
Sizes
15.5", 17.5", 19"
S, M, L
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi Jr. T, 170mm travel
Marzocchi EXR Pro Coil, 120mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, dual crown
Aluminum, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla RC
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ Hussefelt, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Five-D, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
TruVativ Power Spline
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Platform, aluminum
Aluminum platform
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic rear levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Grease Lite Comp AL
1 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST
Handlebar
DH riser
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Integrated with fork
FSA FR-230
Saddle
WTB Laser V Pro
WTB Speed V Comp
Seatpost
Marin Comp aluminum, 30.0mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Hadley Racing
Shimano disc
Rims
WTB Laser Disc, 36-hole
Alex DP-20, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.40" WTB MotoRaptor
26 x 2.24" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
68.5°
—
Seat-tube angle
71°
—
Chainstay / rear center
444.5 mm
—
Wheelbase
1127.1 mm
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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.