Marin Bikes

Bobcat Trail

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.

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Super capable, super fun, super value. The Marin Bobcat Trail is your perfect gateway to mountain biking, combining quality components, a lightweight aluminum frame and trail-ready geometry. The Bobcat is available with 27.5” and 29” wheels, depending on frame size, and all models feature hydraulic disc brakes and wide-range, trail-friendly drivetrains.

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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.

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.

Matt Jones presents the Bobcat 4

BOBCAT = MADE FOR FUN

Matt Jones loves a hardtail MTB, so on a recent trip to Marin County it was no surprise that he grabbed a Bobcat to go check out some of the local trails.