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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2026 Marin Madrone Trail is Mountain; 2001 Marin Madrone Trail is City & Commuter.
- Handling
2026 Marin Madrone Trail has a 4.0° slacker head-tube angle than 2001 Marin Madrone Trail in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 2001 Marin Madrone Trail.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2026 Marin Madrone Trail has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 2001 Marin Madrone Trail.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2001 Marin Madrone Trail had an original MSRP $879 lower than 2026 Marin Madrone Trail.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Selected-size geometry
Geometry overlay
Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.71:1Highest3.09:1Total range436%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 27.5×2.25.
Lowest0.82:1Highest3.69:1Total range448%
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.
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
2026 Marin Madrone Trail
2001 Marin Madrone Trail
Overview
Model Year
2026
2001
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Madrone Trail
Madrone Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
$1,249.00
$369.99
Colors
Blue Pink
Brush Polished
Sizes
M, L
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20.5", womens 17"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Steezy Butted CrMo, 27.5” Wheels, Disc Brake, Fender and Rack Mounts
TIG-welded
Frame Material
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7005 aluminum
Fork
CrMo Steel, Curved Blade, Disc Specific, Fender and Rack Eyelets
Marin
Fork Material
Steel
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
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Hybrid Mix
Shifters
microSHIFT Thumb Shifter, 10-Speed, CUES Compatible
SRAM ESP 3.0
Front Derailleur
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Shimano C100
Rear Derailleur
Shimano CUES 10-Speed
SRAM ESP 4.0
Crankset
Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow CrMo Spindle, CNC Narrow Wide 34T
Aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Outboard Bearings
Cartridge
Cassette
Shimano, CUES CS-LG400-10, 11-48T
—
Rear Cogs
—
7-speed, 13 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano LG500, Link Glide
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Nylon Platform
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
(F) Shimano Alfine, Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor / (R) Shimano Alfine, Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor; Levers: Shimano Alfine Hydraulic
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, SRAM 3.0 IBS levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Press-In, Threadless
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Marin BearMoose Bar, 100mm Rise, 25˚ Backsweep, 750mm Width
Aluminum, 3" rise
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Integrated With Handlebar
Chromoly
Saddle
Marin MTB
Comfort
Seatpost
Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
Aluminum, suspension
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
(F) Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H / (R) Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H
Aluminum QR
Rims
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 20mm Internal, Disc Specific
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
14g Stainless Steel
Stainless steel, 1.8mm
Front Tire
Maxxis, Recon Race, 27.5x2.25", Wire Bead
26 x 1.95" WTB All Terrainasaurus
Rear Tire
Maxxis, Recon Race, 27.5x2.25", Wire Bead
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Wheel Size
27.5"
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
345 mm
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Stack
500 mm
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Effective top tube
524 mm
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Head-tube angle
66°
70°
Seat-tube angle
70°
73°
Seat tube
515 mm
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Head tube
100 mm
—
Chainstay / rear center
470 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1063 mm
1057.3 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
52 mm
—
Bottom-bracket height
310 mm
—
Standover height
795 mm
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Fork offset / rake
50 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.