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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1999 Marin Nail Trail.
- Gearing
1999 Marin Nail Trail has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Marin Nail Trail.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1998 Marin Nail Trail had an original MSRP $142 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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.
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
1999 Marin Nail Trail
1998 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model Year
1999
1998
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Nail Trail
Nail Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$791.00
$649.00
Colors
Yellow
Goldenrod
Sizes
11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
7005 aluminum, butted
Fork
RST Mozo Pro, 3.5" travel
RST 381S
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing
Shimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX-RC
Crankset
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
DiaTech Twin Cam 2 disc front/Avid 1D-10 rear brakes, Avid SD-1.0 L levers
Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
Handlebar
Aluminum, rise
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Marin alloy
Marin Lite aluminum
Saddle
Marin MTB
Ritchey Vector
Seatpost
Marin Comp
Marin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: DiaTech disc, Rear: Shimano Alivio
Front: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims
Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole
Mavic X138, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" IRC Mythos XC
26 x 2.15" Geax Hook 200
Rear Tire
—
26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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
Fork offset / rake
—
38.1 mm
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.