Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset NX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, Double Butted Frame, Internal Shifter and Dropper Post Routing, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon RL 27.5", 120mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Alloy Tapered Steerer, Solo Air Spring, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 51mm Offset
Rear Shock
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Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX 11-Speed
Front Derailleur
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Shift Levers
SRAM NX 1x11-Speed
Cassette
SunRace 11-Speed, 11-42T
Crank
Marin Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD
Bottom Bracket
External Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Chain
KMC X11 Extra Light
Pedals
Nylon Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula, 110x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H
Rear Hub
Formula, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Alloy Axle, Centerlock Disc, 32H
Rims
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
Spokes
14g Black Stainless Steel
Tires
F: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 27.5"x2.35" R: Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 27.5” x 2.35" or 29" x 2.35", Folding Bead.
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M425 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Centerlock Rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-425 Hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm
Handlebar
Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back
Grips
Marin Single Clamp Locking
Headset
FSA No 57E, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”
Seat
Saddle
Marin Speed Concept
Seatpost
Marin Alloy Light
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.43 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.36 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 308 mm | 308 mm | 311.5 mm | 311.5 mm | 311.5 mm |
| Front Center | 691 mm | 709 mm | 734 mm | 752 mm | 763 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 95 mm | 95 mm | 89 mm | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Stack | 595.5 mm | 600.2 mm | 628.33 mm | 632.96 mm | 637.6 mm |
| Reach | 416 mm | 432 mm | 444.26 mm | 459.93 mm | 469.6 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 588 mm | 605 mm | 625 mm | 642 mm | 653 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 431 mm | 482 mm | 520 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 110 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 423 mm | 423 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 mm | 1128 mm | 1161 mm | 1178 mm | 1190 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 59 mm | 59 mm | 59 mm |
| Standover Height | 694 mm | 732 mm | 780 mm | 810 mm | 842 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Nail Trail 6 belongs to the Marin Nail model. Marin released 15 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Marin Nail Trail 6 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1199$. Marin Nail Trail 7 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 1799$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1199$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Nail Trail 6 price is 130.36% smaller than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork installed. The fork’s travel is 120mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The Nail Trail 6 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.