2019 Marin

Bobcat Trail 3

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.
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Manufacturer Price

$599
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetAltus, Tourney
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Bobcat Trail 3
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

33 mph

Bobcat Trail 3

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'2" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

XXL

6'1" – 6'5"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Marin Bobcat Trail 3 review

Mar 2020 · Tom Marvin

A fun-to-ride, versatile bike with a good, if not exceptional, parts spec for the money

Highs
  • Well-built and versatile frame

  • Brakes and drivetrain work efficiently

  • Tyres are fast-rolling and efficient, helping on climbs

Lows
  • On technical or loose terrain, a burlier front tyre wouldn’t go amiss

  • Fork feels flexy in extended 29er form without a thru-axle

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off.road.cc
Marin Bobcat Trail 3 2020 review

Jan 2020

Marin's Bobcat Trail 3 manages to both look and ride like a much more expensive bike than it is, with a quality frame and geometry that comes from the 'proper trail bike' book to deliver a really capable ride. Compromises in the drivetrain and suspension to get it on budget are apparent, but it's still a solid machine that delivers a lot of fun for not much cash.

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MBR
Marin Bobcat Trail 9.3 (2016) review - MBR

Jul 2016 · Alan Muldoon

Stable 29er wheels and great contact points

Highs
  • Stable 29er wheels and great contact points

Lows
  • Too short in the top tube and too long in the stem. Heavy

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Series 2 6061 Aluminum, 27.5" or 29” Wheels, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, IS Chainstay Disc Mount

Fork

SR Suntour XCT HLO, 100mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

Headset

FSA No.10-P

Stem

Marin Alloy, 45mm

Handlebar

Marin Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width

Saddle

Marin MTB

Seatpost

Marin Alloy

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon Platform

Grips

Marin MTB, Closed End

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus, 8-Speed

Front Derailleur

FD-TY700

Crank

Shimano FC-TY301, 42/32/22T

Shifters

Shimano SL-M310 3x8-Speed

Cassette

SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T

Chain

KMC Z8

Brakes

Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro M275 Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

14g Black Stainless Steel

Front Hub

Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

Rear Hub

Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

Tires

Vee Tire, Crown Gem 29x2.3"/27.5x2.3", Dual Control Compound, Wire Bead

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