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1998 Marin Nail Trail · 1999 Marin Nail Trail

Specification1998 Marin Nail Trail1999 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model year19981999
BrandMarinMarin
ModelNail TrailNail Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID7702684411
Original MSRP$649.00$791.00
ColorsGoldenrodYellow
Sizes11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, buttedAluminum
ForkRST 381SRST Mozo Pro, 3.5" travel
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SLShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mmShimano Alivio top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RCShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX, 22/32/42 teethShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & strapsAluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesDia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 leversDiaTech Twin Cam 2 disc front/Avid 1D-10 rear brakes, Avid SD-1.0 L levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarAluminumAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemMarin Lite aluminumMarin alloy
SaddleRitchey VectorMarin MTB
SeatpostMarin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameterMarin Comp
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: DiaTech disc, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsMavic X138, 32-holeFront: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.15" Geax Hook 20026 x 2.00" IRC Mythos XC
Rear tire26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200—
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Marin Nail Trail1999 Marin Nail Trail
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle74°—
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm—
Wheelbase1066.8 mm—
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.