Marin PALISADES TRAIL 1998 VS Giant RAINIER W 2008 specs comparison

Marin Palisades Trail
General InfosModel | Palisades Trail |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Gloss red |
Sizes |
- 11.5 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 11.5 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Geax Hook 200 Front: 26 X 2.15 (inches) Geax Warp 215 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Lee Chi TX22 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Ritchey Vantage Sport |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Marin Lite Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Marin Palisades Trail Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST 281 |
Other Specs of Marin Palisades Trail
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Ritchey Vector |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |

Giant Rainier W
General InfosModel | Rainier W |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Olive and Brushed |
Sizes |
- 12.5 (inches) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy Levers Hayes MX-4 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty XC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Alloy Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ PowerSpline |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ ISOFlow 3.0 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Rainier W Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
Fork material | Single Crown Steel and aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Dart 3 |
Other Specs of Giant Rainier W
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed She Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Marin provided us with the latest version of its Palisades Trail bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin Palisades Trail Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Rainier W manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Rainier W Mountain bike here