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1999 Marin Nail Trail · 2000 Marin Nail Trail

Specification1999 Marin Nail Trail2000 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model year19992000
BrandMarinMarin
ModelNail TrailNail Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID8441146585
Original MSRP$791.00$682.00
ColorsYellowFireball w/Champagne
Sizes11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminumOvation 7000 aluminum, double butted
ForkRST Mozo Pro, 3.5" travelAnswer Manitou Magnum R, 3.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire SLShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swingShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RCShimano Deore SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teethOvation Cold Forged, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket—Sealed cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & strapsAluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesDiaTech Twin Cam 2 disc front/Avid 1D-10 rear brakes, Avid SD-1.0 L leversOvation Comp linear-pull brakes, Ovation Pro levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LogicTange-Seiki STE
HandlebarAluminum, riseAlloy riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemMarin alloyAlloy
SaddleMarin MTBWTB SSTX2
SeatpostMarin CompMarin Comp, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: DiaTech disc, Rear: Shimano AlivioShimano Deore
RimsFront: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-holeFront: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock Comp OCR, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.00" IRC Mythos XCIRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1999 Marin Nail Trail2000 Marin Nail Trail
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—74°
Chainstay / rear center—425.4 mm
Wheelbase—1066.8 mm

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