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1998 Marin Nail Trail

Original specifications: Shimano STX RC · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels · legacy reference geometry.

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Archive #77026
Model year
1998
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$649.00
Sizes
11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Goldenrod
Geometry
Legacy reference
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Identification clues

1998 archived details

Published colors
Goldenrod
Frame
7005 aluminum, butted
Original equipment
Mountain Mix

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Original build7005 aluminum, butted · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

6 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

11.5"13.5"15.5"17.5"19"20.5"

Published colors

Goldenrod

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRST 381S
Fork MaterialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear DerailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostMarin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsMavic X138, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.15" Geax Hook 200
Rear Tire26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200
Wheel Size26" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes42/32/22T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.79:1 Highest3.82:1 Total range486%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear5.5 mph Highest gear26.6 mph

Rear tire: 26×2.

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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Rear tire

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-IG51

1/2 x 3/32"

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Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano BB-LP26

110mm spindle

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Saddle · Original
Ritchey Vector
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Crankset · Original
Shimano STX

22/32/42 teeth

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Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano STX-RC
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Shifters · Original
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
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Seatpost · Original
Marin Lite Comp

30.0mm diameter

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Rims · Original
Mavic X138

32-hole

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Front tire
Front: 26 x 2.15" Geax Hook 200, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200
Drivetrain
8-speed
Seatpost diameter
30 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: RST 381S · Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown

Suspension

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Archived: Fork: RST 381S

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano STX-RC · Crankset: Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic X138, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC · Front tire: Front: 26 x 2.15" Geax Hook 200, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel · Handlebar: Aluminum · Stem: Marin Lite aluminum · Seatpost: Marin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter · Saddle: Ritchey Vector · Pedals: Aluminum cage w/clips & straps

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Model-family used asking$402.50Median asking · limited sample · 4 listings

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