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.
Key upgrades over the Bolinas Ridge 2:
- Series 2 aluminum frame w/double butted tubing & internal cable routing
- SR/Suntour XCM HLO fork w/120mm travel & hydraulic lockout
- Tektro hydraulic disc brakes
SPECIFICATIONS
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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
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FRONT SUSPENSION
SR/Suntour XCM HLO, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset
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RIMS
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific
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HUB, REAR
Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
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HUB, FRONT
Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
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SPOKE, NIPPLES
14g Black Stainless Steel
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TIRES
MTB, 27.5/29x2.25"
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DERAILLEUR, REAR
Shimano Altus, 8-Speed
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DERAILLEUR, FRONT
Altus Double
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SHIFT LEVER
Shimano Altus SL-M315, 8-Speed
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CRANKSET
Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 36/22T
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BOTTOM BRACKET
Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
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CHAIN
KMC Z8
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CASSETTE
SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T
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BRAKE, FRONT
Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
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BRAKE, REAR
Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
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BRAKE LEVERS
Tektro M275 Hydraulic
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HANDLEBAR
Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width
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STEM
Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm
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GRIPS
Marin MTB, Closed End
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HEADSET
FSA No.10-P
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SEATPOST
Marin Alloy, 30.9
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SADDLE
Marin MTB
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PEDALS
Nylon Platform
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 | 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
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.