2020 Marin
Bobcat Trail 3
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with modest components.
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| MSRP | $599 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCM |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Altus, Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Mar 2020 · Tom Marvin
A fun-to-ride, versatile bike with a good, if not exceptional, parts spec for the money
Well-built and versatile frame
Brakes and drivetrain work efficiently
Tyres are fast-rolling and efficient, helping on climbs
On technical or loose terrain, a burlier front tyre wouldn’t go amiss
Fork feels flexy in extended 29er form without a thru-axle
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.
| 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, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper |
| Headset | FSA No.10-P |
| Stem | Marin Alloy, 31.8 Bar Bore, 45mm |
| Handlebar | Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width |
| Saddle | Marin MTB |
| Seatpost | Marin Alloy, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon Platform |
| Grips | Marin MTB, Closed End |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus, 8-Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Altus Double |
| Crank | Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 36/22T |
| Shifters | Shimano SL-M315 2x8-Speed |
| Cassette | SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T |
| Chain | KMC Z51 |
| Brakes | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc |
| 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 | MTB, 27.5/29x2.25" |
Last updated September 11
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