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1993 Marin Nail Trail · 1994 Marin Nail Trail

Specification1993 Marin Nail Trail1994 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model year19931994
BrandMarinMarin
ModelNail TrailNail Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID4480715260
Original MSRP$920.00$910.00
Sizes14, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 20.514", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight25.5 lb24 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumWelded aluminum
Frame materialMarin Custom U.S. aluminum7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkMarin Lite chrome-molyChromoly, butted, Marin Lite
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LX/Exage ES Rapidfire PlusShimano STX SE
ShiftersShimano Deore LX Rapidfire PlusShimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano STX SE
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano STX SE
CranksetShimano Exage ES, 26/36/46 teethShimano STX SE, 24/34/42 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50Shimano STX SE
PedalsMarin Lite VP-933Marin Lite alloy
Brakes
BrakesShimano Exage LT brakes, leversShimano STX SE brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarMarin LiteMarin Lite 170g
StemMarin LiteMarin Lite
SaddleMarin Lite RaceMarin Lite
SeatpostMarin LiteMarin Lite
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano ExageShimano STX SE
RimsAraya TM-18Ritchey Rock 440, 32-hole
Front tireMarin LiteMarin Lite Kevlar bead

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Marin Nail Trail1994 Marin Nail Trail
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle71°74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm426.7 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm—
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm45.7 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.