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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2001 Marin Nail Trail has a 12% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Marin Nail Trail.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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.
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Specification
1998 Marin Nail Trail
2001 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model Year
1998
2001
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Nail Trail
Nail Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$649.00
$699.99
Colors
Goldenrod
Brush ED, Gloss Silver/Yellow
Sizes
11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
11.5", 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, butted
7005 aluminum
Fork
RST 381S
Manitou Magnum R, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Triple-clamp
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
Sealed cartridge
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Resin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
Ovation Comp linear-pull brakes, Ovation Pro levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Aluminum
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Marin Lite aluminum
Aluminum, forged
Saddle
Ritchey Vector
WTB SST.X2
Seatpost
Marin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter
Marin Comp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Ovation
Rims
Mavic X138, 32-hole
Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey OCR, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Aluminum nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.15" Geax Hook 200
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Rear Tire
26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1066.8 mm
1066.8 mm
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.