2020 Marin
Bobcat Trail 4
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with modest components.
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| MSRP | $699 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCM |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Altus, Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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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
Sep 2017
The Marin Bobcat Trail 4 is Marin's entry level hardtail offering. Entry level can often mean loud in looks but low in terms of geometry and riding said bike on anything other than a canal toe path. However, Marin has delivered something genuinely fit for purpose in the Bobcat. Review: Whyte 605 hardtail Our guide to buying your first mountain bikeverything you need to know Regardless of your ability or budget, mountain bikes need to be just that, a bike that is capable of riding off-road, on technical trails and for extended periods of time.
| 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 |
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| Fork | SR Suntour XCM HLO-DS, 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, 9-Speed, Shadow Design |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus Double |
| Crank | Shimano FC-MT101-2, 36/22T |
| Shifters | Shimano Altus 2x9 |
| Cassette | SunRace 9-Speed, 11-36T |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| 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 | WTB Trailboss Comp, 27.5/29x2.25, Wire Bead |
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