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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Marin Nail Trail and 2006 Marin Nail Trail.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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.
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Specification
2005 Marin Nail Trail
2006 Marin Nail Trail
Overview
Model Year
2005
2006
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Nail Trail
Nail Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$899.99
Colors
Matte Bronze
Matte Bronze
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
13, 15, 17, 18.5, 20
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7000 aluminum
6061 triple butted aluminum
Fork
Manitou Axel Super, 90 - 120mm adjustable travel
Manitou Black Super, 90mm-120mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano LX
Crankset
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Truvativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Power Spline
TruVativ Power Spline
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53
Pedals
Composite body
Composite/alloy cage
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic rear levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc, V6 Rotors brakes, Hayes HFX-9 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST
1 1/8" threadless WTB Comp ST
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
FSA OS-170
FSA OS-170
Saddle
WTB Speed V Comp
WTB Speed V Comp
Seatpost
FSA SL-280, 27.2mm diameter
FSA SL-280
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano disc
Shimano Disc
Rims
Mavic XM 117, 32-hole
Mavic XM 117, 32-hole
Spokes
WTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Nythos XCII
26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XCII
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.