2024 Bobcat Trail 5

Bobcat Trail 5

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Price: $999.00^*
Suspension: SR Suntour XCR LOR-DS
Wheel Size : 29"
Frame: Aluminium

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"

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

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
Geometry
Technology
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Gallery

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
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 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.