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2021 Marin

Bobcat Trail 5

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,129
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Bobcat Trail 5
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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)

24 mph

Bobcat Trail 5

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

4'9" – 5'3"

SM

5'2" – 5'5"

LG

5'9" – 6'1"

XL

6'0" – 6'3"

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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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Geometry
Specs
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

ColorGloss Charcoal / Silver/roarange

Fork

SR Suntour XCR32 Coil LOR-DS, Thru-Axle, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, Damping Adjustment, 42mm (27.5") and 46mm (29") Offsets

Travel120mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

External Sealed Cartridge Bearings

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon Platform

Grips

Marin MTB, Closed End

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore 11-Speed w/Clutch

Front Derailleur

-

Crank

Marin Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD

Shifters

Shimano Deore 11-Speed

Cassette

SunRace 11-Speed, 11-51T

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT200 Hydraulic Disc 160mm Rotor

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-MT201

Wheels
Rims

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

Front Hub

Forged Alloy, 32H

Rear Hub

Forged Alloy, 32H

Tires

WTB Trail Boss Comp, 27.5/29x2.25”, Wire Bead

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