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1997 Marin Nail Trail FRS

Velopedia Archive ID 64420

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMarin
ModelNail Trail FRS
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID64420
Original MSRP$1,399.00
ColorsBlack/yellow
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material7000 aluminum, double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Pro C
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockMarin Lite Coil Over, 3.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetWhite Industries Comp, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-103 clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech
HandlebarMarin Lite aluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminum
StemMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostMarin Lite Pro, 30.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 13, 2026.