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2000 Marin Nail Trail · 1999 Marin Nail Trail

Specification2000 Marin Nail Trail1999 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model year20001999
BrandMarinMarin
ModelNail TrailNail Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID4658584411
Original MSRP$682.00$791.00
ColorsFireball w/ChampagneYellow
Sizes13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialOvation 7000 aluminum, double buttedAluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Magnum R, 3.0" travelRST Mozo Pro, 3.5" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Alivio top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano Deore SGSShimano STX-RC
CranksetOvation Cold Forged, 22/32/44 teethShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge—
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & strapsAluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesOvation Comp linear-pull brakes, Ovation Pro leversDiaTech Twin Cam 2 disc front/Avid 1D-10 rear brakes, Avid SD-1.0 L levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetTange-Seiki STE1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarAlloy riserAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAlloyMarin alloy
SaddleWTB SSTX2Marin MTB
SeatpostMarin Comp, 27.0mm diameterMarin Comp
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano DeoreFront: DiaTech disc, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsFront: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock Comp OCR, 32-holeFront: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tireIRC Mythos XC26 x 2.00" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size—26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2000 Marin Nail Trail1999 Marin Nail Trail
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle74°—
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm—
Wheelbase1066.8 mm—

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