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Bobcat Trail 4

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  • Price: $1,299.00*
  • Suspension: SR Suntour XCM HLO-DS
  • Wheel Size : 27.5", 29"
  • Frame: Aluminum
  • Size Range: S, M, L, XL

Manufacturer’s suggested retail price may not include additional shipping or preparation charges. Please contact your local Marin dealer for a quote.

HARDTAIL TRAIL RIDING

AGGRESSIVE SINGLETRACK

The Marin Bobcat Trail 4 is our mid-level Bobcat, packing plenty of fun into a bang-for-bike package. Very much a legit MTB, the Bobcat 4 is stacked with quality kit for off-road adventures and includes an SR/Suntour fork, microSHIFT Advent wide-range 9-speed shifting and Tektro hydraulic brakes. Like all Bobcats, it’s built around a fast, comfy and fun Series 2 aluminum frame and is available in 27.5” or 29” wheels, depending on frame size.

Key upgrade over the Bobcat Trail 3:

  • microSHIFT Advent 9 1x Drivetrain

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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-DS, 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

    WTB Trail Boss Comp, 27.5/29x2.25, Wire Bead

  • Derailleur, Rear

    microSHIFT Advent 9, Clutch

  • Derailleur, Front

    -

  • Shift Lever

    microSHIFT Advent 9 Trail

  • Crankset

    Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow-Wide Chainring, 32T

  • Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

  • Chain

    KMC X9

  • Cassette

    SunRace 9-Speed, 11-46T

  • Brake, Front

    Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

  • Brake, Rear

    Tektro 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 4 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

Front 3/4 image of a Bobcat Trail 4 in a field

SERIES 2 ALUMINUM FRAME

The Bobcat Trail has a Series 2 6061 butted and hydroformed aluminum frame with a 120mm travel suspension fork and 27.5” or 29” wheels depending on size and preference.

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Detail image of Bobcat Trail 4 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.

image of rider Ian climbing a hill on a 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 seattube and seatstay junction of the Bobcat Trail 4

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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