MSRP | $699 | $999 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Trail | Trail |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCM (coil) | Suntour XCR |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Altus | Deore |
Drivetrain | 2 × 8 | 1 × 11 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 120mm | 120mm |
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Summary | The Marin Bobcat Trail 3 and Marin Bobcat Trail 5 are both 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The Bobcat Trail 3 has a better fork and higher gearing, 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, Low Standover, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, IS Chainstay Disc Mount, Internal Housing & Dropper Post Routing Colors: Gloss Bright Blue / Dark Blue/yellow/magenta; Gloss Black / Charcoal/cyan | 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 Colors: Gloss Bright Blue / Dark Blue/yellow/magenta; Gloss Black / Charcoal/cyan |
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Fork | SR/Suntour XCM HLO, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset Travel: 120mm | SR/Suntour XCR LOR-DS, Thru-Axle, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, Damping Adjustment, 42mm (27.5") and 46mm (29") Offsets Travel: 120mm |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper | External Sealed Cartridge Bearings |
Headset | FSA No.10-P | FSA No.10-P |
Stem | Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm | Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm |
Handlebar | Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width | Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width |
Saddle | Marin MTB | Marin MTB |
Seatpost | Marin Alloy, 30.9 | Marin Alloy, 30.9 |
Pedals | Nylon Platform | Nylon Platform |
Grips | Marin MTB, Closed End | Marin MTB, Closed End |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus, 8-Speed | Shimano Deore 11-Speed w/Clutch |
|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | Altus Double | - |
Crank | Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 36/22T | Marin Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow Wide 32T Chainring |
Shifters | Shimano Altus SL-M315, 8-Speed | Shimano Deore 11-Speed |
Cassette | SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T | SunRace 11-Speed, 11-51T |
Chain | KMC Z8 | KMC X11 |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Tektro M275 Hydraulic | Shimano BL-MT201 |
Rims | 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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Front Hub | Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H | Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H |
Rear Hub | Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H | Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H |
Tires | MTB, 27.5/29x2.25" | MTB, 27.5/29x2.25" |