Bobcat Trail 5

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- Price: 1,299.00€*
- Suspension: SR Suntour XCR LOR-DS
- Wheel Size : 27.5", 29"
- Frame: Aluminum
- Size Range: S, M, L, XL
Size Rider height range XS 146cm to 157cm S 157cm to 165cm M (27.5/29) 165cm to 175cm L 175cm to 183cm XL 183cm to 191cm
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price may not include additional shipping or preparation charges. Please contact your local Marin dealer for a quote.
- Shimano Deore 1x11-speed drivetrain
- Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes
- SR/Suntour XCR32 Coil LOR DR fork w/ thru-axle
HARDTAIL TRAIL RIDING
AGGRESSIVE SINGLETRACK
The best of the Bobcats, the Marin Bobcat Trail 5 is our chance to really push what our bang-for-your-buck MTB can do. Fast, comfy and fun Series 2 aluminum frame? Check. 1X drivetrain? You got it. SR/Suntour XCR fork? You bet. Shimano Deore 11-speed shifting, Shimano hydraulic brakes and trendy tanwall WTB tires? Damn straight! And, of course, your choice of 27.5” or 29” wheels.
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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 XCR LOR-DS, Thru-Axle, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, Damping Adjustment, 42mm (27.5") and 46mm (29") Offsets
Rims
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
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 Deore 11-Speed w/Clutch
Derailleur, Front
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Shift Lever
Shimano Deore 11-Speed
Crankset
Marin Forged Alloy w/ Hollow Spindle and Integrated Steel 32t Narrow Wide Chanring
Bottom Bracket
External Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Chain
KMC X11
Cassette
SunRace 11-Speed, 11-51T
Brake, Front
Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
Brake, Rear
Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-MT201
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

S | M (27.5) | M (29) | L | XL | |
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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 | 51 | 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
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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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.

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.

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

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