MSRP | $599 | $699 | $899 |
|---|---|---|---|
Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Trail | Trail | Trail |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCM (coil) | Suntour XCM (coil) | Suntour XCR |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Altus, Shimano | Altus, Shimano | Deore, microSHIFT |
Drivetrain | 2 × 8 | 2 × 9 | 1 × 11 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm |
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Summary | The Marin Bobcat Trail 3, Marin Bobcat Trail 4, and Marin Bobcat Trail 5 are all 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The Bobcat Trail 5 has better components. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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 | 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 | 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 | SR Suntour XCM HLO-DS, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCR LOR-DS, Thru-Axle, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, Damping Adjustment, 42mm (27.5") & 46mm (29") Offsets Travel: 120mm 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, 31.8 Bar Bore, 45mm | Marin Alloy, 31.8 Bar Bore, 45mm | Marin Alloy, 31.8 Bar Bore, 45mm |
Handlebar | Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width | Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width | Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width |
Saddle | Marin MTB | Marin MTB | Marin MTB |
Seatpost | Marin Alloy, 30.9 | Marin Alloy, 30.9 | Marin Alloy, 30.9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | Altus Double | Shimano Altus Double | - |
Crank | Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 36/22T | Shimano FC-MT101-2, 36/22T | Marin Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD |
Shifters | Shimano SL-M315 2x8-Speed | Shimano Altus 2x9 | MicroSHIFT 1x11-Speed |
Cassette | SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T | SunRace 9-Speed, 11-36T | SunRace 11-Speed, 11-46T |
Chain | KMC Z51 | KMC X9 | KMC X11 |
Brakes | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor | Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc 180mm Rotor |
Brake Levers | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc | 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 | Formula, 100x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
Rear Hub | Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H | Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H | Forged Alloy, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
Tires | MTB, 27.5/29x2.25" | WTB Trailboss Comp, 27.5/29x2.25, Wire Bead | WTB Trailboss Comp, 27.5/29x2.25, Wire Bead |