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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1999 Marin Nail Trail.
- Gearing
2000 Marin Nail Trail has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 1999 Marin Nail Trail.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2000 Marin Nail Trail had an original MSRP $109 lower than 1999 Marin Nail Trail.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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
2000 Marin Nail Trail
1999 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model Year
2000
1999
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Nail Trail
Nail Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$682.00
$791.00
Colors
Fireball w/Champagne
Yellow
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Ovation 7000 aluminum, double butted
Aluminum
Fork
Answer Manitou Magnum R, 3.0" travel
RST Mozo Pro, 3.5" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Alivio top-swing
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore SGS
Shimano STX-RC
Crankset
Ovation Cold Forged, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
—
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Ovation Comp linear-pull brakes, Ovation Pro levers
DiaTech Twin Cam 2 disc front/Avid 1D-10 rear brakes, Avid SD-1.0 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Tange-Seiki STE
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Alloy riser
Aluminum, rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Alloy
Marin alloy
Saddle
WTB SSTX2
Marin MTB
Seatpost
Marin Comp, 27.0mm diameter
Marin Comp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore
Front: DiaTech disc, Rear: Shimano Alivio
Rims
Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock Comp OCR, 32-hole
Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole
Spokes
WTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
IRC Mythos XC
26 x 2.00" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
—
Seat-tube angle
74°
—
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
—
Wheelbase
1066.8 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.