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1993 Marin Nail Trail · 1995 Marin Nail Trail

Specification1993 Marin Nail Trail1995 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model year19931995
BrandMarinMarin
ModelNail TrailNail Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID4480732433
Original MSRP$920.00$725.00
Colors—Ball burnished aluminum
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. aluminum7000 aluminum, double butted
ForkMarin Lite chrome-molyMarin Lite
Fork material—Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LX/Exage ES Rapidfire PlusShimano STX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX Rapidfire PlusShimano STX RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano Exage ES, 26/36/46 teethShimano STX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMarin Lite VP-933Victor MTB, alloy cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano Exage LT brakes, leversMarin Lite brakes, Shimano STX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" Marin Lite
HandlebarMarin LiteMarin Lite alloy
Handlebar extensions—Marin Lite
StemMarin LiteMarin Lite alloy
SaddleMarin Lite RaceMarin Lite
SeatpostMarin LiteMarin Lite alloy, 31.4 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano ExageShimano STX
RimsAraya TM-18Araya TM-18, 32-hole
Spokes—Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tireMarin Lite26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.0
Rear tire—26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.1
Wheel size—26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Marin Nail Trail1995 Marin Nail Trail
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle71°74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm—
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm45 mm

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