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2003 Marin Nail Trail

Original specifications: Shimano Deore LX · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels · legacy reference geometry.

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Archive #39270
Model year
2003
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$799.99
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Colors
Polished
Geometry
Legacy reference
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2003 archived details

Published colors
Polished
Frame
7005 aluminum, double-butted
Original equipment
Mountain Mix

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

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

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

Published sizes

13"15"17"18.5"20"

Published colors

Polished

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Pilot SL, 80mm travel
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, single crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore Rapidfire
Front DerailleurShimano Deore
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX
CranksetShimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano cartridge
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body, aluminum cage

Brakes

BrakesAvid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
HandlebarAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemAluminum threadless
SaddleWTB SST Speed V
SeatpostMarin Comp aluminum, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsComp Disc
RimsMavic X139, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front Tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size26" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube552.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1076.1 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 sizes44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1 Highest4.00:1 Total range582%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear4.8 mph Highest gear27.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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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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-HG53

1/2 x 3/32"

Front tire · Original
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Saddle · Original
WTB SST Speed V
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Crankset · Original
Shimano Deore

22/32/44 teeth

Front derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters · Original
Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Seatpost · Original
Marin Comp aluminum

27.0mm diameter

Headset · Original
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Rims · Original
Mavic X139

32-hole

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Front tire
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Drivetrain
9-speed
Seatpost diameter
27 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano cartridge
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rock Shox Pilot SL, 80mm travel · Aluminum/magnesium, single crown

Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Pilot SL, 80mm travel

Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore Rapidfire · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore LX · Crankset: Shimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano cartridge · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Avid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic X139, 32-hole · Hubs: Comp Disc · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST · Handlebar: Aluminum, 1" rise · Stem: Aluminum threadless · Seatpost: Marin Comp aluminum, 27.0mm diameter · Saddle: WTB SST Speed V · Pedals: Resin body, aluminum cage

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