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1999 Marin Nail Trail · 1998 Marin Nail Trail

Specification1999 Marin Nail Trail1998 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model year19991998
BrandMarinMarin
ModelNail TrailNail Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID8441177026
Original MSRP$791.00$649.00
ColorsYellowGoldenrod
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 materialAluminum7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRST Mozo Pro, 3.5" travelRST 381S
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire SLShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swingShimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RCShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teethShimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG51, 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 leversDia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
HandlebarAluminum, riseAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemMarin alloyMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleMarin MTBRitchey Vector
SeatpostMarin CompMarin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: DiaTech disc, Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsFront: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-holeMavic X138, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" IRC Mythos XC26 x 2.15" Geax Hook 200
Rear tire—26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1999 Marin Nail Trail1998 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
Fork offset / rake—38.1 mm

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