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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.

XC Trail

23 Bobcat 4 Action

22 BCT WCT action 3

22 BCT4 action 8

22 BCT5 action 14

22 BCT5 action 3

22 BCT4 action 11

23 Bobcat 4 Action 2

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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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.

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.