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.
Key upgrades over the Bobcat Trail 3:
- Shimano Altus 2x9 drivetrain
- SR/Suntour XCM HLO DS fork
BUILD
- 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
- Fork: SR Suntour XCM HLO-DS, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset
- Bottom bracket: Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
- Headset: FSA No.10-P
- Stem: Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm
- Handlebar: Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width
- Saddle: Marin MTB
- Seatpost: Marin Alloy, 30.9
- Pedals: Nylon Platform
- Grips: Marin MTB, Closed End
GROUPSET
- Rear Derailleur: MicroSHIFT Advent 9, Clutch
- Front Derailleur: -
- Crank: Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow-Wide Chainring, 32T
- Shifters: MicroSHIFT Advent 9 Trail
- Cassette: SunRace 9-Speed, 11-46T
- Chain: KMC X9
- Brakes: Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Levers: Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc
WHEELS
- Rims: Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific
- Front Hub: Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
- Rear Hub: Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
- Tires: WTB Trailboss Comp, 27.5/29x2.25, Wire Bead
