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Bobcat Trail 3

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2021 Marin Bobcat Trail 3 profile, blue. 2021 Marin Bobcat Trail 3 profile, black.

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  • Original price : $699.00
  • Sale: Price: $499.00*
  • Suspension: SR Suntour XCM HLO
  • Wheel Size : 27.5", 29"
  • Frame: Aluminum
  • Size Range: S, M, L, XL
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HARDTAIL TRAIL RIDING

AGGRESSIVE SINGLETRACK

The Marin Bobcat Trail 3 is our most-affordable Bobcat, creating the biggest smiles for the least possible dollars. Its heart is a Series 2 aluminum frame that’s fast, comfy and fun on the trails. There are options for 27.5” and 29” wheels and the bike is built with a trail-taming SR/Suntour suspension fork and powerful Tektro hydraulic brakes.

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Specifications

  • 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

  • Front Suspension

    SR/Suntour XCM HLO, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset

  • Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific

  • Hub, Rear

    Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H

  • Hub, Front

    Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H

  • Spoke, Nipples

    14g Black Stainless Steel

  • Tires

    MTB, 27.5/29x2.25"

  • Derailleur, Rear

    Shimano Altus, 8-Speed

  • Derailleur, Front

    Altus Double

  • Shift Lever

    Shimano Altus SL-M315, 8-Speed

  • Crankset

    Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 36/22T

  • Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

  • Chain

    KMC Z8

  • Cassette

    SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T

  • Brake, Front

    Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

  • Brake, Rear

    Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

  • Brake Levers

    Tektro M275 Hydraulic

  • Handlebar

    Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width

  • Stem

    Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm

  • Grips

    Marin MTB, Closed End

  • Headset

    FSA No.10-P

  • Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 30.9

  • Saddle

    Marin MTB

  • Pedals

    Nylon Platform

Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

Bobcat Trail 3 geometry diagram
S M (27.5) M (29) L XL
Stack 599.3 604 629.3 634 638.5
Reach 435 445 445 465 480
Headtube Angle 67.5° 67.5° 67° 67° 67°
Headtube Length 105 110 110 115 120
Seattube Angle 74.5° 74.5° 74.5° 74.5° 74.5°
Seattube Length 381 431 431 482 520
Toptube Effective 601 612.5 619.5 640.8 657
BB Height 307 307 311.5 311.5 311.5
BB Drop 48 48 61 61 61
Chainstay 425 425 440 440 440
Wheelbase 1133.3 1145.2 1177.4 1199.3 1216.3
Standover Height 659.07 705.48 714.04 744.93 774.59
Fork Offset 44 44 44 51 51
Seatpost Diameter 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9
Handlebar Width 780 780 780 780 780
Stem Length 45 45 45 45 45
Crank Length 170 170 170 170 170

All lengths in millimeters

Technology

Marin Bobcat Trail 3 front 3/4 view.

SERIES 2 ALUMINUM FRAME

The Bobcat Trail has a Series 2 aluminum frame that features double butted 6061 tubing, internal cable routing, and forged 135mm open dropouts that ensure a stiff and light frame package. Available with 27.5” (S/M frames) or 29” (M/L/XL frames) wheels, depending on size and preference.

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Detail of Marin Bobcat Trail 3 fork and front tire.

29” OR 27.5” WHEELS

The Bobcat Trail has a growing wheel size strategy for the best fit and performance with the choice of 27.5” or 29” platforms on the size M, 27.5” wheels on sizes XS and S, and 29” wheels on sizes L, XL, and XXL.

Rider Erich descending on a Marin Bobcat Trail 4.

TRAIL GEOMETRY

All Bobcat Trail models feature Marin Trail geometry, featuring a long-ish reach, low standover, slack head tube, and steep seat tube angles, giving riders confidence and predictable handling to have a blast on the trail.

Detail image of the seatstays and chainstay of the Marin Bobcat Trail 3.

FASTBACK SEATSTAY DESIGN

Fastback seatstays add vertical compliance without sacrificing power transfer, and feature rack mounts for extended trail adventures.

Marin Bobcat Trail 4 frame detail.

INTERNAL DROPPER COMPATIBLE

Bobcat Trail models have a 30.9mm seatpost and internal cable routing ports for future dropper post compatibility.

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