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Submitted by
Lee Sherratt
a Cross Country Rider
from Cheshire
Date Reviewed: November 1, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Betwys y Coed | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | 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: | none | | 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. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike to upgrade, very reliable. Ideal for a beginner to intermediate. A bike to ride anywhere, anytime. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ned ster
a Cross Country Rider
from uk
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | no trail to big or small | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | its my life !! | | Weaknesses: | she is active i stuggle to keep up with her | | Similar Products Used: | rockhopper he just threw me off all the time | | Bike Setup: | all the best parts | | Bottom 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!!:-) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Mullaney
a Weekend Warrior
from Alamogordo, NM, USA
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | chutes & ladders | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | 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. | | 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. | | Bottom Line: | Really great for an entry level bike, with judicious upgrading it easily became the equal of some of it's pricier brethren. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Lodi, CA
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Salmon Falls | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Light, over all good package | | Weaknesses: | Most components are Marin brand. Seatpost squeaks!!
It has some funny measurements....like a 30.0 seatpost!! Whats up with that! | | Similar Products Used: | Giant XTC | | Bike Setup: | Thomson post, control tech stem, azonic bar, xtr lever shifter set | | Bottom Line: | This is a great beginners bike, with a few upgrades you could be racing sport in no time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
geoffrey ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from nashville, tn
Date Reviewed: November 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hamilton Creek, Nashville, TN | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | 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 down | | Weaknesses: |
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. | | Similar Products Used: |
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. | | 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Carolyn
a Cross-Country Rider
from Cocoa, FL
Date Reviewed: September 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hard Rock, Ocala FL | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jake wise
a weekend warrior
from england
Date 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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Submitted by
Kirk Roberts
a weekend warrior
from Stroud, England
Date Reviewed: February 13, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
benson
a weekend warrior
from nashville
Date 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!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bart steevels
a weekend warrior
from glastonbury ct usa
Date 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 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eugenio Guarente
a
from cross-country rider
Date 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a cross-country rider
from Edinburgh
Date 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grubbie
a weekend warrior
from Wentworth Falls Ausralia
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tolga Yurek
a weekend warrior
from San Carlos, CA
Date 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? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adriano Borges
a weekend warrior
from Braga, Braga, Portugal
Date 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 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jesper
a weekend warrior
from Sweden
Date Reviewed: August 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I´ve got a ´96 Nail trail and it kicks serious ass. I bought it half a year ago and it´s a pleasure to ride. A front suspension would be nice though. I´ll put that on a.s.a.p. The feeling of this bike, the response and the color(none?) makes it a killer rig. Also the price is nice.
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Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: August 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this bike! I have the 97 Nail Trail with some souped up components. This bike kicks ass with climbs and really good with turns. I've ridden in just about all the conditions and have been in a few races. My bike performed perfectly. It kills all of my pprevious bikes. My next frame will definatly be a Marin frame! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a downhiller
from Readfield Maine USA
Date Reviewed: July 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Although the bike you have shown is or may be the Nail Trial its not this years modle! The 98 nail trail(mustard yellow frame) perfoms execlent for my kind of riding... But I do have a suggestion though... put a beefer shock on it... even though the RST is fine I'd still like to see a manatou shock...also please think of other frame components like magneseum or titanium.... where'd the Ti frames go?! Oh yes... Carbon frames are okay... Oop's sorry .... didn't mean to say all that boring stuff.... but you know some of the the other companies that your competing with have such frames... like SPECIALIZED and GT and not to mention K2...so get with it guys' I'm in there pullin for you.
Thanks. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Remo Slingerland
a downhiller
from Holland
Date Reviewed: July 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Hi i'm to plan to buy a Marin Nail full Suspension model 96 with stx-rc for F2695,- gilders = around the $ 1300,- US dollars.My question is does anyone have experience with this Bike and is it a bargain or not?Please Advice me before i'm doing some stupid things.Thanks, for anyone's reply (i'm buying the bike friday the 31th of July)
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Submitted by
leslie kett
a cross-country rider
from UK
Date Reviewed: July 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My 98 Nail Trail is my first suspension bike and I have to say that it beats the shit out of a rigid any day. The handling is very positive and zapping round the forest trails is a real pleasure. Congrats to Marin for a well specked bike at a decent price | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wouter Visser
a cross-country rider
from Delft, Holland
Date Reviewed: July 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a '96 model nail trail. I am very fond of her, because i see her as a girl, a very beautifull one. I like the steering and in downhill tracks i have a lot under control, a lot because i don't have myself under control while biking.
I have to see it as a whole bike and not just the frame. I like the bike because it's light weight bike. The wheels are not strong enough for me, unfortunatly, but they will do. I have a downhill rockshox judy DH fork in it and i rarely looses grip and i'm fast compared to others. The gears are working well and the cantilever brakes are a bit old-fashioned, but i brake just the same as others in the same time..ah but i'm no sissy, i just brake a little harder. The allu wheels and high temperature are like devil and god.
I only saw the same bike once and the owner of that other one whas very proud of it too, and the wheels..were okay to him, so i have to get a new Marin, but a full suspension one i guess. And please do more about advertising, because marin is a rare appearance here in Holland. But way to go! I love you all. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin Gulley
a weekend warrior
from Collingwood, Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: July 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Awsome bike..bought mine used from a downhiller rider who need the money but now regrets it.I've had it for a year, and can ride trails for hours.The most manuverable bike i've had.All i need to do now is to upgrade to v-barkes, to make it an awsome cross-country bike.I've had it on all kinds of terrian styles and it preformed excellent in everything. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig Tapley
a weekend warrior
from Missouri
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my nail trail for a year now. It is so nice that my wife has one as well. That means when I've got a flat I can ride hers till I get mine fixed. I doubt I'll be buyin another bike for a long time. It came from the dealership with front suspension and I love it. I do think I'll be upgradin the brakes though. It's definately worth it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel Regnér
a cross-country rider
from norrkoping Sweden
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great bike I´ve had it for a year, still no problems.But a front suspension would be nice.The color on the bike makes people look twice, or is it my PRIMAL WEAR alien style jersey they see. By the way today I´ve Mounted my new VP104 (332g, Shimano PD747 weigts 393g and cost the double) pedals on it | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
NOAH
a cross-country rider
from Nashville
Date Reviewed: June 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had my 98 Marin Nail Trail for about six months.I have to say without a doubt that this is the best bike I've owned yet!! I've had a Trek,Schwinn,and Cannondale,but this bike fits me like a glove!I can't say anything bad about it. I would recomend this bike to everyone! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Colin Saunders
a weekend warrior
from Ottawa, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I picked up my 98 Nail Trail today and after about 17 KM my initial impression is very positive. I spent two weeks trying Konas, Rockys, Treks, Gts, etc. and nothing felt as good as a Nail Trail that literally just came out of the box. With STX-RC and STX the shifting is crisp and quick and the Dia Compe V-brakes do a nice job, though they don't grip nearly as hard as my wife's Shimanos. The seat is as hard as a rock but the riding position is comfortable for my 6'2 (187 cm) height (19 inch frame). The colour (Gloss Goldenrod) is great but, as many of you have said, the quality is only fair. I'd go for the polished frame if you like that look. Although my experience with my new steed is short, I have no buyers remorse and would do it all over again tomorrow. Go for it, it's a great bike with a fantastic ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Thomas Ravn
a weekend warrior
from Fairfax, VA
Date Reviewed: June 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my Nail Trail for a couple of years now and have never had any severe problems with it. Its a really stiff bike that takes a beating again and again. The only problem I've had with it are that the brakes aren't up to snuff. I'm switching them out for V-brakes soon. When I bought it, I had them put some rockshox and rapid fire shifters on it too. They definitely improved the bike over its standard config at the time that I got it. 5 chillis from me! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Davey Wallace
a cross-country rider
from Lake Tahoe, NV
Date Reviewed: May 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have this bike...I don't like it, BUT...it is good for ONE thing...I recently entered the Nevada Bike Eater's Statewide Contest and won first place for eating an entire bicycle in less than 1 hour! The sad part of the story is that I literally ripped a new bunghole right next to my REAL anus...Guess I'll be chittin' shotgun now, boys! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bart
a cross-country rider
from Poland
Date Reviewed: March 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I had Nail Trail `96 and it works great. Month ago I decide to change the frame `cuz geometry of Marin (19' size) wasn't perfect for my height. I wish I could check 15.5 size on track. My new frame is Kona Kula `97 and I love it. But anyway I think that Marin Nail Trail is a very nice bike especially when you change basic group - I did this, I put XTR/XT, V-brakes, Judy XC fork and after that it was badass. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Timothy ONeil
a weekend warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: February 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I am planning on buying this Marin NailTrail -98 with the standard RST 381S w/ alloy front fork. Is this bike the best choice for my money? What about the fork, should I change the fork to something better or is this good value for the money? I am planning on riding this bike off road about 2-3 times a week and the same amount on paved roads. If you have information that you think I could use, please drop me a line
at damage-ctrl@rocketmail.com THANKS!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Drury
a downhiller
from East Yorkshire, England
Date Reviewed: February 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I tend to do both downhill and cross country, I bought the bike and found it superb for beginners and i recently fitted pace forks a set of front and rear v-brakes and a frs orbit extreme headset and other top extras and i can't really ask for much more it works great for my needs, overall great bike.
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Submitted by
Anders Granqvist
a weekend warrior
from Sweden
Date Reviewed: December 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 97 nail trail and i love it. It´s stiff and works great. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Bonnington
a weekend warrior
from Billericay, England
Date Reviewed: November 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have owned an '96 Nail Trail for 18 months and it is INCREDIBLE. OK, I really must change the brakes and the gripshift can get a bit iffy sometimes but the frame is AMAZING. It is so stiff, absolutely all your energy goes into pushing the bike along. At first I didn't understand what was so special about the geometry, then I sped up! The faster you go, the harder it seems to hold its line. I'm railing corners about 15 mph (23 kph) faster than my old heap. It weighs next to nothing as well (I'm still on rigid forks). I'm really taken by the long top tube - it keeps my back flat, my lungs open and basically, I can ride for ever. Essentially, if you're after a mid-price cross-country scoot with the geometry of the big boys - go for a NAIL TRAIL!P.S get the riding strip as well - Fly along on a gleaming aluminium missile with Mercedes-Benz tristars all over the place. And pretend you haven't noticed that everyone stops and stares! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Torben Brenden Pedersen
a cross-country rider
from Norway
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Marin Nail Trail + Shimano XT components and Spin composite wheels.
I have tha smallest frame available (15,5) and i must say that the
geometry is pretty damn close to perfect, (with a longer stem tough).
I have to agree that the paint job is awful. I´m going to strip the
paint of the frame to get that polished aluminum out in the open.
If anyone reading this got any tips regarding paint stripping solvents
that are good to use pleezze mail me.
http://sylfest.hiof.no/~torbenp (in norwegian only) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bendt
a cross-country rider
from Denmark
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is a pretty good beginners-bike. I had one myself 2 years ago. Now i have a Cannondale M1000 with CAAD3 frame. Compared to Marin the Cannondale is VERY stiff, and handles very well, and the paint-job is much better. The reason why i still would recommend the Marin, is the price. Marin builds average bikes, at a very good price, thats how I got hooked om mountainbiking. Thanks alot Marin. The rating is for performance, not for the price.5 chilis for getting me hooked | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
per kofoed
a cross-country rider
from roskilde denmark
Date Reviewed: September 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Our winter holiday went down the drain, so we decided to by new bikes. After weeks of exploring the field we ended up with two Nail trails. They are truly great, and to be honest, we enjoy them every time we ride on them. This summer (97) we changed the Marin lite aheadset stem so it would fit better for our holiday on BIKE. So now we sit more uprigth which gives a good wiev, also when youre in the fields doing wild things, and you get less pain in the neck.
Its a VERY good bike, at a reasonable price apx. 1000 $/6000 DANISH KR. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Iain
a weekend warrior
from WGC, England
Date Reviewed: September 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a '98 Nail Trail just over a week ago and I've hardly been off it!
I also rode a '97 Nail Trail (on sale) a Klein Pulse Comp and a Trek 7000 SHX, the '98 Nail Trail won hands down. It's INCREDIBLY responsive, the handling is superb. I believe it's a lot better value this year (£ against the yen)as well, I love it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Baumhardt
a cross-country rider
from Wakefield, MA
Date Reviewed: September 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a '96 Nail Trail with a Manitou Pro. I love it! I put 747's on at the end of last season and new Mustang, custom built wheels with an XTR front hub and XT rear hub this month. (I weigh 200 pounds and I kept denting the Mavic rims that came with the bike). I love the long top tube (I'm 6'2). The bike fits my body well. It is light and nimble. My favorite type of MB riding is technical single track and I couldn't ask for a better performing rig. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don
a cross-country rider
from Tallahassee
Date Reviewed: September 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my nail trail for three years now and found that it has been an exceptional bike for the price. It came with good starter components and was Light and responsive. Who could ask for anything more. It also allowed for upgrades as my skilled increased my need for higher end components. All in all a great bike for the price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Morten Danscher
a cross-country rider
from Copenhagen, Denmark
Date Reviewed: August 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Ive been riding this bike for over 1 year, and I like it very much. Its a good combination of stiffness and vitality. However my alyframe has been corroded quite a bit, and its a shame, for such a nice looking bike.--Morten | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sofie
a weekend warrior
from copenhagen
Date Reviewed: August 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Fed cykel | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from Northants, England
Date Reviewed: June 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a new '97 Nail Trail about two months ago and I can truely say it was a great deal. The frame itself is light and responsive and for the money I got some pretty class hardware (Avid 1d 2.0 brakes, White industries crank etc...all mostly quality stuff). However the standard Marin lite parts are (to put it nicely) a load of old pants. Already the stem is creeking and showing signs of stress, the bars are wank too and the seatpost is slightly less usefull than a claustrophobic mole with a particularly nasty fear of the dark. The Diatech is crap too (thing's knackered already!). still, like everyone seems to be saying it is a great bike to build on and I added Azonic downhill bars, KORE stem LOOK pedals and a few other odd bits and now the bike is quite simply the dog's bollocks. So there you are, it's a bike that's definitely worth a look so five chillis from me. Sadly I have to go now because it's 4:30 and time for tea and crumpets! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nail Head
a cross-country rider
from Bethesda Maryland
Date Reviewed: May 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This Bike is a beast. I've had it for a year, with no real problems. It's an easton aluminum frame, good shit for the money. I put a Manitou Sx on there and the bike is great. It is a beautifully welded, light frameset, with some pretty trick shit on it. Perfect for someone who wants a good frame for future upgrading. No use in investing money in a shitty frame. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pontelli Claude
a racer
from Luxembourg
Date Reviewed: January 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My friend has a marin nail trail and he says that's a good bike and a light bike, but he has problems with the bad quality of the painting. So, my advise is put your bike in your garage and don't use it anymore, so the painting keeps looking new. My overall rating for the paint if you don't use your bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fabiano Munisso
a weekend warrior
from Luxemburg
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Good bike and good ligth frame. I had some problems with the headset and the bearings. Another problem is the bad quality of the painting. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mick Jones
a cross-country rider
from Ann Arbor, MI
Date Reviewed: January 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great for the money. I have a 95' Nail with rapid fire shifters. Frame is very light and stiff. I've added some 747's and new tires, and this thing flat out flies. Marin seems to have there sh%& together. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dee Chavez
a cross-country rider
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: December 17, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Excellent frame for the money. I had problems with some of the stock components-especially the Dia-Tech headset (replaced within 6 months), the saddle, although comfortable, had the rails bent within 3 months and the brakeset wasn't the greatest. It is however, a great bike to build on and thats what I'm doing. I added a fork, pedals and V-brakes and smoking singletrack all over N. Jersey. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
drew sivgals
a cross-country rider
from San Luis Obispo, Ca. USA
Date Reviewed: November 7, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Really can't say enough about this bike. Relatively inexpensive for the quality and strength of the bike. Put on a good front suspension system and your pretty much set to ride anything. Some of the marin lite items seem to where out quickly but that's to be expected with the price your paying. It's a excellent bike to build on and upgrade. I have never had any type of problems and I've taken some serious spills in my year of owning it. I crashed so hard I broke both of my wrists, shattering my left one, but my bike rode away with no damage or ill effects besides a broken bar end. Great all around bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
George Nenaus
a weekend warrior
from Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: April 29, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike rocks! It comes with solid components and a great paint job (none) and
if you can still get a '95 model it comes with rapid fire shifters and not the
SLIP SHIFT (I mean Grip Shift). This machine feels solid yet comfortable and I
would recommend it to any rider.
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