Marin Nail Trail 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model Nail Trail
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Marin Nail Trail Parts   
Available Sizes - 11.5 (inches) / 29.21 (cm)
- 11.5 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 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 Hook 200
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Nail Trail Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 381S

Other Specs of Marin Nail Trail

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Goldenrod
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Lite Comp


Marin Nail Trail bike review

Marin produced the Nail Trail bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $649.00.
Nail Trail bike is available in many sizes such as 11.5 (inches), 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Marin Mountain bike Nail Trail can be found in one single color which is Goldenrod.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.15" Geax Hook 200 tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X138, 32-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Nail Trail to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Marin Lite aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.