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2005 Marin Nail Trail · 2003 Marin Nail Trail

Specification2005 Marin Nail Trail2003 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model year20052003
BrandMarinMarin
ModelNail TrailNail Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9346039270
Original MSRP—$799.99
ColorsMatte BronzePolished
Sizes13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7000 aluminum7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkManitou Axel Super, 90 - 120mm adjustable travelRock Shox Pilot SL, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Deore Rapidfire
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
CranksetTruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teethShimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ Power SplineShimano cartridge
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsComposite bodyResin body, aluminum cage
Brakes
BrakesHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic rear leversAvid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemFSA OS-170Aluminum threadless
SaddleWTB Speed V CompWTB SST Speed V
SeatpostFSA SL-280, 27.2mm diameterMarin Comp aluminum, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano discComp Disc
RimsMavic XM 117, 32-holeMavic X139, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Nythos XCII26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2005 Marin Nail Trail2003 Marin Nail Trail
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—74°
Chainstay / rear center—425.4 mm
Wheelbase—1076.1 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 10, 2026.