2022 Marin

Bobcat Trail 3

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

$829
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetAltus
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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28 mph

Bobcat Trail 3

26 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'5"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'1"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

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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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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

ColorsGloss Bright Blue / Dark Blue/yellow/magenta; Gloss Black / Charcoal/cyan

Fork

SR/Suntour XCM HLO, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset

Travel120mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

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 Altus, 8-Speed

Front Derailleur

Altus Double

Crank

Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 36/22T

Shifters

Shimano Altus SL-M315, 8-Speed

Cassette

SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T

Chain

KMC Z8

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro M275 Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

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

Front Hub

Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H

Rear Hub

Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H

Tires

MTB, 27.5/29x2.25"

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