The Bobcat Trail is a capable mountain bike with modern trail geometry build for exploring singletrack trails. The best-in-class frame and durable, serviceable spec makes the Bobcat Trail a solid choice for the recreational rider looking to step up to modern geometry and step deeper into mountain biking, or for the experienced rider in search of an affordable new bike with updated trail tech that doesn’t break the bank. The Bobcat Trail 3 features a durable series 2 6061 butted and hydroformed aluminum frame with a long-ish reach, low standover, slack head tube, and steep seat tube angles, giving riders precise and predictable handling. Spec’d with a 2x8 speed drivetrain a 120mm travel SR Suntour XCM HLO suspension fork and 27.5” or 29” wheels depending on the frame size. All cables are internally routed, the frame is also dropper post ready and offers mounts for racks and mudguards for extended trail adventures.
HARDTAIL TRAIL RIDING
AGGRESSIVE SINGLETRACK
The Bobcat Trail is a capable mountain bike with modern trail geometry build for exploring singletrack trail systems. Best-in-class frames and solid, serviceable spec make the Bobcat Trail a solid choice for the recreational rider looking to step up to modern geo and step deeper into mountain biking, and for the experienced rider in search of an update that doesn’t break the bank.
SPECIFICATIONS
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FRAME
Series 2 6061 Aluminum, 27.5" or 29” Wheels, Low Standover, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, IS Chainstay Disc Mount, Internal Housing & Dropper Post Routing
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FRONT SUSPENSION
SR Suntour XCM HLO DS, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset
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RIMS
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific
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HUB, REAR
Forged Alloy, 32H
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HUB, FRONT
Forged Alloy, 32H
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SPOKE, NIPPLES
14g Black Stainless Steel
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TIRES
MTB, 27.5/29x2.25"
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DERAILLEUR, REAR
Shimano Altus, 8-Speed
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DERAILLEUR, FRONT
Altus Double
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SHIFT LEVER
Shimano Altus 2x8
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CRANKSET
Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 36/22T
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BOTTOM BRACKET
Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
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CHAIN
KMC Z-8.3
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CASSETTE
SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T
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BRAKE, FRONT
Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
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BRAKE, REAR
Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
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BRAKE LEVERS
Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc
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HANDLEBAR
Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width
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STEM
Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm
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GRIPS
Marin MTB, Closed End
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HEADSET
FSA No.10-P
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SEATPOST
Marin Alloy, 30.9
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SADDLE
Marin MTB
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PEDALS
Nylon Platform
GeometryXS S M (27.5) M (29) L XL Stack 594.7 599.3 604 629.3 634 638.5 Reach 420 435 445 445 465 480 Headtube Angle 67.5° 67.5° 67.5° 67° 67° 67° Headtube Length 100 105 110 110 115 120 Seattube Angle 74.5° 74.5° 74.5° 74.5° 74.5° 74.5° Seattube Length 330 381 431 431 482 520 Toptube Effective 585 601 612.5 619.5 640.8 657 BB Height 307 307 307 311.5 311.5 311.5 BB Drop 48 48 48 61 61 61 Chainstay 425 425 425 440 440 440 Wheelbase 1116.4 1133.3 1145.2 1177.4 1199.3 1216.3 Standover Height 639.42 659.07 705.48 714.04 744.93 774.59 Fork Offset 44 44 44 51 51 51 Seatpost Diameter 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9 Handlebar Width 780 780 780 780 780 780 Stem Length 45 45 45 45 45 45 Crank Length 170 170 175 175 175 175 All lengths in millimeters