Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,299
    $1,799
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    TrailTrail
    4.3
    4.9
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Revelation RC
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NXSLX, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 11
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Nail Trail 6 and Marin Nail Trail 7 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The Nail Trail 6 has better components, while the Nail Trail 7 has a dropper post and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nail Trail 6
    Nail Trail 7
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    24 mph

    Nail Trail 6

    24 mph

    Nail Trail 7

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, Double Butted Frame, Internal Shifter and Dropper Post Routing, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” or 29" Wheels, Double Butted Frame, Internal Shifter and Dropper Post Routing, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle

    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

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Revelation RC, 120mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Alloy Tapered Steerer, Solo Air Spring, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 51mm Offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    Headset

    FSA No 57E, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

    FSA No 57E, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

    Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm

    Handlebar

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back

    Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

    Marin Speed Concept

    Seatpost

    Marin Alloy Light

    TranzX Dropper Post, YSP12 w/ 1x Remote, Size S 100mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 125mm Travel

    Pedals

    Nylon Platform

    - - -

    Grips

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX 11-Speed

    Shimano SLX GS Shadow Plus, 11-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    - - -

    - - -

    Crank

    Marin Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD

    FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing

    Shifters

    SRAM NX 1x11-Speed

    Shimano SL-M7000 1x11 Speed

    Cassette

    SunRace 11-Speed, 11-42T

    Shimano SLX M7000 Cassette, 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X11 Extra Light

    KMC X11 Extra Light

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-M425 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Centerlock Rotor

    Shimano MT500 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-425 Hydraulic

    Shimano MT500 Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

    Spokes

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Formula, 110x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Formula, 110x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Formula, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Alloy Axle, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Formula, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Alloy Axle, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Tires

    Vee Tire, Crown Gem 29x2.3"/27.5x2.3", Dual Control Compound, Wire Bead

    Vee Tire Crown Gem Dual Tread Compound, 27.5" or 29" x 2.35", Tubeless Compatible

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