2019 Marin

Bobcat Trail 5

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$989
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetDeore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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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)

25 mph

Bobcat Trail 5

27 mph

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Highest gear

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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
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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BikeRadar
Marin Bobcat Trail 5 review

Aug 2018 · Guy Kesteven

Lightweight, firm-riding trail hardtail that’s still fun to ride while you upgrade. Buy if you want a fun, upgradable trail bike

Highs
  • Modern-shaped, lightweight and stiff 29er trail frame in a wide range of sizes

  • Overall ride is still purposeful and enjoyable despite component compromises

Lows
  • A wider bar and better tyres would improve trail confidence significantly

  • Heavy and basic steel-spring and straight-steerer fork is ripe for upgrading too

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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

RockShox TK Silver, Coil Spring, 9mm QR, 100mm Travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

External Sealed Cartridge Bearings

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 Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10-Speed

Front Derailleur

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Crank

Marin Forged Alloy 1x10, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD

Shifters

Shimano Deore 1x10-Speed

Cassette

SunRace 10-Speed, 11-46T

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc 180mm Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-MT201

Wheels
Rims

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

Spokes

14g Black Stainless Steel

Front Hub

Forged Alloy, Centerlock Disc, 32H

Rear Hub

Forged Alloy, Centerlock Disc, 32H

Tires

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

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