Bobcat Trail 3

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Price: $759.00^*
Suspension: SR/Suntour XCM HLO
Wheel Size: 29", 27.5"
Frame: Aluminum

Size Range: S, M, L, XL

Size	Rider height range
XS	4'10" to 5'2"
S	5'2" to 5'5"
M (27.5/29)	5'5" to 5'9"
L	5'9" to 6'0"
XL	6'0" to 6'3"

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

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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, wide-range microSHIFT 9-speed drivetrain, and powerful Tektro hydraulic brakes.

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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, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset
Rim

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific
Hub Rear

Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
Hub Front

Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
Spokes

14g Black Stainless Steel
Tires

MTB, 27.5/29x2.25"
Derailleur Rear

microSHIFT Advent 9, Clutch
Derailleur Front

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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
Brakes Front

Tektro M280 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
Brakes Rear

Tektro M280 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers

Tektro M280 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

	XS	S	M (27.5)	M (29)	L	XL
Stack	599	603	608	635	639	644
Reach	430	445	455	455	475	495
Head Tube Angle	66.5°	66.5°	66.5°	66°	66°	66°
Head Tube Length	100	105	110	110	115	120
Seat Tube Angle	74.5°	74.5°	74.5°	74.5°	74.5°	74.5°
Seat Tube Length	330	381	431	431	482	520
Top Tube Effective	596	612	623	631	652	673
BB Height	307	307	307	311.5	311.5	311.5
BB Drop	48	48	48	61	61	61
Chain Stay	415	415	415	430	430	430
Wheel Base	1127	1144	1156	1186	1208	1230
Stand Over Height	620	640	690	704	732	760
Fork Offset	42	42	42	46	46	46
SeatPost Diameter	30.9	30.9	30.9	30.9	30.9	30.9
Handlebar Width	780	780	780	780	780	780
Stem Length	45	45	45	45	45	45
Crank Length	170	170	170	170	170	170

All lengths in millimeters

Technology

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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Marin Bobcat Trail 3 front 3/4, outdoors.

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 John descending on a Marin Bobcat Trail 5.

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.