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2012 Marin Pioneer Trail

Launched at $480

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New

$127

$67 to $168

Like new

$120

$64 to $160

Excellent

$114

$60 to $151

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$95

$50 to $126

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$70

$37 to $92

For parts

$38

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From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand
Marin
Model family
Pioneer Trail
Model year
2012
Category
Mountain
Frame material
aluminum
Sizes
13, 15, 17, 19, 20.5, 22
Wheel size
26
Launch MSRP (US)
$480

Drivetrain

Speeds
8
Groupset
Shimano Altus
Chainrings
3
Electronic
false

Build

Fork
Suntour XCT, 100mm
Stem
Forged Alloy Threadless, 31.8mm Bar Clamp
Tires
Geax Saguaro, 26 x 2.0"
Brakes
Forged Alloy Linear Pull; levers Shimano with Integrated Shifters
Saddle
Marin Sport Mountain
Wheels
Alex DC25 Disc, Double Wall, 32 Hole with CNC Side Walls; hubs Alloy Double Sealed, 32 Hole; spokes 15 Gauge Stainless
Cassette
Shimano HG31, 11-32, 8 Speed
Crankset
TruVativ E300 3.0, 42/34/24
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm
Shifters
Shimano EF51 EZ-FIRE Plus, 8 Speed
Handlebar
Double Butted 6061 Alloy, OS-31.8mm, 30mm Rise
Rear derailleur
Shimano Altus
Travel front mm
100

Geometry

13
Chainstay mm: 426; Wheelbase mm: 1017; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 72.5
15
Chainstay mm: 426; Wheelbase mm: 1027; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 72.5
17
Chainstay mm: 426; Wheelbase mm: 1045; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 72.5
19
Chainstay mm: 426; Wheelbase mm: 1067; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 72.5
22
Chainstay mm: 426; Wheelbase mm: 1108; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 72.5
20.5
Chainstay mm: 426; Wheelbase mm: 1088; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 72.5

Frame: 6061 Double Butted Aluminum with Edge 3 OS Top and Down Tubes. Colors: Navy Blue Gloss w/White and Metallic Silver Decals. Spec from Marin's 2012 site spec page, capture 2011-09; Marin files it under Mountain HT / Alloy HT, model number A12-281-1J. US price $479.99 read from the page's own price block in a capture inside the launch window (2011-09); the price carries Marin's footnote that retailers set pricing. Also listed: headset FSA, 1 1/8", Threadless; front derailleur Shimano M190; bottom bracket Sealed Cartridge; chain HG40; pedals Composite; grips Marin Extra Dual Density.

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