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1998 Marin Indian Fire Trail

Velopedia Archive ID 78058

Overview

Model year1998
BrandMarin
ModelIndian Fire Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID78058
Original MSRP$1,199.00
ColorsMango
Sizes11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkAnswer Manitou SX-R
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-104 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless VP aluminum threadless
HandlebarMarin Lite CNC aluminum
Handlebar extensionsMarin Lite aluminum
StemMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostMarin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.15" Geax Warp 215, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1077 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.