MSRP | $599 | $699 | $989 |
|---|---|---|---|
Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCT | Suntour XCM | RockShox |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Altus, Tourney | Altus, microSHIFT | Deore |
Drivetrain | 3 × 8 | 2 × 9 | 1 × 10 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Marin Bobcat Trail 3, Marin Bobcat Trail 4, and Marin Bobcat Trail 5 are all 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Bobcat Trail 4 has a better fork, while the Bobcat Trail 5 has better components. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Series 2 6061 Aluminum, 27.5" or 29” Wheels, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, IS Chainstay Disc Mount | Series 2 6061 Aluminum, 27.5" or 29” Wheels, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, IS Chainstay Disc Mount | Series 2 6061 Aluminum, 27.5" or 29” Wheels, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, IS Chainstay Disc Mount |
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Fork | SR Suntour XCT HLO, 100mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCM HLO-DS, 9mm QR, 100mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | RockShox TK Silver, Coil Spring, 9mm QR, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper | Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper | External Sealed Cartridge Bearings |
Headset | FSA No.10-P | FSA No.10-P | FSA No.10-P |
Stem | Marin Alloy, 45mm | Marin Alloy, 45mm | Marin Alloy, 45mm |
Handlebar | Marin Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width | Marin Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width | Marin Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width |
Saddle | Marin MTB | Marin MTB | Marin MTB |
Seatpost | Marin Alloy | Marin Alloy | Marin Alloy |
Pedals | Nylon Platform | Nylon Platform | Nylon Platform |
Grips | Marin MTB, Closed End | Marin MTB, Closed End | Marin MTB, Closed End |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus, 8-Speed | Shimano Altus, 9-Speed, Shadow Design | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10-Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | FD-TY700 | MicroSHIFT, FD-M462B, Band Clamp | -- |
Crank | Shimano FC-TY301, 42/32/22T | SR Suntour, XCM, 36x22T | Marin Forged Alloy 1x10, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD |
Shifters | Shimano SL-M310 3x8-Speed | Shimano Acera 2x9 | Shimano Deore 1x10-Speed |
Cassette | SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T | SunRace 9-Speed, 11-36T | SunRace 10-Speed, 11-46T |
Chain | KMC Z8 | KMC X9 | KMC X10 |
Brakes | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor | Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc 180mm Rotor |
Brake Levers | Tektro M275 Hydraulic | Tektro M275 Hydraulic | Shimano BL-MT201 |
Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
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Spokes | 14g Black Stainless Steel | 14g Black Stainless Steel | 14g Black Stainless Steel |
Front Hub | Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H | Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H | Forged Alloy, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
Rear Hub | Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H | Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H | Forged Alloy, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
Tires | Vee Tire, Crown Gem 29x2.3"/27.5x2.3", Dual Control Compound, Wire Bead | Vee Tire, Crown Gem 29x2.3"/27.5x2.3", Dual Control Compound, Wire Bead | Vee Tire, Crown Gem 29x2.3"/27.5x2.3", Dual Control Compound, Wire Bead |