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Lee Sherratt
a Cross Country Rider
from CheshireDate Reviewed: November 1, 2002
Strengths: A quick handling, lightweight, strong frame. I am 6'2", weigh 13.5 stone and throw this bike down most things, Snowdon included. I have also cycled the lenght of wales on it (200 miles and 15,000 feet of climbling). I have also started to ride the odd trailquests, as you see its a bike for anything.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: Great bike to upgrade, very reliable. Ideal for a beginner to intermediate. A bike to ride anywhere, anytime.
Favorite Trail: Betwys y Coed
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Bike Setup: I have built this rig up myself, it has 2002 Rock Shox Duke SL's, Magura HS33, XT groupset, Fire XC Pro tyres, Kore stem and downhill bars.
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ned ster
a Cross Country Rider
from ukDate Reviewed: April 6, 2002
Strengths: its my life !!Weaknesses: she is active i stuggle to keep up with herBottom Line: I love the marin , the best bike i have ever spent money on had the bike just over 2 years, spent a bit of money on her when i first go, upgrading a few bits here and there, but i have not had to spend a penny since, i use the bike for an hour a day over the local hills with a big ride at the week end, so far the bike has performed really well with just the odd cable strech, all round 5 star bike marin should be proud that its making so many people happy!!:-)
Favorite Trail: no trail to big or small
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: rockhopper he just threw me off all the time
Bike Setup: all the best parts
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Dan Mullaney
a Weekend Warrior
from Alamogordo, NM, USADate Reviewed: July 24, 2000
Strengths: The '98 Nail Trail was a very good deal. Great frame, reasonably spec'd, I still am running the same GEAX Hooks
after 2 years ... they are indestructable. Can't say the same for the BB!Weaknesses: For an entry level country ride, I would say none.Bottom Line: Really great for an entry level bike, with judicious upgrading it easily became the equal of some of it's pricier brethren.
Favorite Trail: chutes & ladders
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: '90 Stumpjumper
Bike Setup: Replaced the RST 381 with a '99 Manitou SX-R; XT/Mavic 221 wheelsets, Wellgo 800's, SDG ti rail seat, XT BB when the old one seized.
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Ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Lodi, CADate Reviewed: March 16, 2000
Strengths: Light, over all good packageWeaknesses: Most components are Marin brand. Seatpost squeaks!!
It has some funny measurements....like a 30.0 seatpost!! Whats up with that!Bottom Line: This is a great beginners bike, with a few upgrades you could be racing sport in no time.
Favorite Trail: Salmon Falls
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Giant XTC
Bike Setup: Thomson post, control tech stem, azonic bar, xtr lever shifter set
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geoffrey ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from nashville, tnDate Reviewed: November 30, 1999
Strengths:
The Nail Trail is an unbelievably light ride with great rigidity. I weigh about 210lb and I punish it on the trail quite frequently and it has never let me downWeaknesses:
There are two issues I take with the bike. One is the head stem, it seems to be a bit weak and tends to scream when a lot of torque is applied, especially when traversing steep uphill grades. My only other issue is or should say was the seat. It began to fail on me about six months into riding. The support rods did not hold up. I do a lot of inner city riding as well as off road and do sit in my seat quite a bit. I replaced it with a specialized split tail for ease of tailbone. The seat did wonders for my ass as well as my posture while riding.Bottom Line: Basically I could not be any happier with my bike. I have put it to the test for well over a year now an its held up wonderfully. I highly recomend this bike to someone whos getting into biking because it is a great entry level bike that can be built upon for future improvements and upgrades. This bike can take a punishment and not blink an eye. Not to mention the beautiful yellow paint job, it really catches the eyes of fellow bikers and the ladies dig it.
Favorite Trail:
Hamilton Creek, Nashville, TN
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
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My first bike (mountain) was a Giant Iguana. It was a great entry level bike. I bought it used and got a lot of great riding out of it down in Mississippi. It was stolen and I went for a while without a bike. Upon moving to Nashville, TN I realized there were way too many trails and hills to explore and conquer not to have a bike of my own. I rode a Diamondback loaner for a while then invested in my Nail Trail. Its been a joy and a blessing
Bike Setup:
When I purchased the bike it came with an RST shock(rapid shock technology). I dont know much about that particular company but from my experience its been excellent. The bike also came with some great shimano components and excellent shifters, rapid fire.
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Carolyn
a Cross-Country Rider
from Cocoa, FLDate Reviewed: September 8, 1999
Bottom Line: I've ridden and raced my Nail Trail since April 1994. I added Manitou front suspension and clipless pedals and some titanium skewers to dress it up. It's been a super bike, never let me down! It's time to put the poor thing out to pasture (beach bike) and replace it with a 2000 Marin Juniper Trail.
Favorite Trail:
Hard Rock, Ocala FL
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
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jake wise
a weekend warrior
from englandDate Reviewed: March 11, 1999
Bottom Line:
Im JAKE WISE and I like to ride my bike with no clothes it is very refreshing the only problem is women laugh at my microscopic tadger.
If I had a bike this good i'd sleep with it all the time but as I cant get laid it may be my only option!
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Kirk Roberts
a weekend warrior
from Stroud, EnglandDate Reviewed: February 13, 1999
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I like to ride my bike with no saddle, because it gives me anal pleasure to slide up and down on the seat post as I ride along. Only the Nail Trail gives me this pleasure. I have tried other bikes, but they just don't turn me on. The Marin Nail Trail is one F*ckable bike, and if it had a hole I'd give it one.
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benson
a weekend warrior
from nashvilleDate Reviewed: December 3, 1998
Bottom Line:
I have the 98' model and it rocks! With a few of my upgrades like clipless pedels,v-brakes and some better compents it would be the bike of the millinium!! I wish I could by the new 99' model but I don't have the money for that. My frieds and I have been on a lot of bike rides together and they say it's a cool bike. So if your looking a new bike get a Nail Trail!!!!!!!!
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bart steevels
a weekend warrior
from glastonbury ct usaDate Reviewed: October 26, 1998
Bottom Line:
my nail trail withstood a ride to hell and back. the trail was a washed out logging road full of rocks and i was mozyin. the nail trail sucked up the bumps like a coupe deville. i went over the bars only one time and made it down before my back tire went flat. what im saying is the bike can take more than me and i love a good fight.p.s. im pushin 210lbs. bike is unmodified,septhescratchs
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Eugenio Guarente
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from cross-country riderDate Reviewed: October 22, 1998
Bottom Line:
Hola, vivo en Caracas, Venezuela, y poseo una Nail Trail 1997.
Es perfecta para uso diario y posee exelentes componentes para su precio.
Estoy muy contento, al saber que todavía la Nail Trail está en el Mercado,
con nuevas mejoras
Gracias a Marin por fabricar bicicletas de esta calidad.
Se despide .... Eugenio Guarente. Caracas - venezuela.
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Steve
a cross-country rider
from EdinburghDate Reviewed: October 21, 1998
Bottom Line:
My 97 Nail Trail is my first mountain bike and I love it. I've fitted Manitou Spyder R forks for plush frontal bouncing and a set of VP104 pedals to hang onto the bike all the better for falling down hills. Great bike and great price. It's impressed me so much I'm considering a full bouncer Marin in the New Year as the new ones look very tasty.
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Grubbie
a weekend warrior
from Wentworth Falls AusraliaDate Reviewed: October 21, 1998
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I have a 98 Nail Trail. I find the Nail Trail an excellent XC mount. It is very forgiving and gives a great ride for the money. The RST forks are magic and the standard equipment level is great. Clipless pedals would make the bike complete. Marin are not really well known in Australia which is a shame, because they are excellent bikes.
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Tolga Yurek
a weekend warrior
from San Carlos, CADate Reviewed: September 25, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought my 95' Nail Trail in the fall of 1995. It was my first mountainbike,
and what a good choice I've made! When I bought it it was the best looking
and lightest aluminum bike around. After 3 years, I can say that not much
has changed. I added a Marzocchi Z2 and a USE suspension seat post last summer
(I should have done it earlier!). I also swapped in 2.2 wide tires and upgraded
to clipless pedals. Anyhting else is stock. What more do I want?
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Adriano Borges
a weekend warrior
from Braga, Braga, PortugalDate Reviewed: September 4, 1998
Bottom Line:
Hey biker brothers! I also have a Marin Nail Trail of 94, it´s getting old, but She never let me down! It´s a great bike, quite light and very pretty! Some parts are getting old and rusty. She makes some noises to... But i never lost time trying to clean it... eh eh eh he eh
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