MSRP | $429 | $599 | $899 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Trail | Trail |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCE (coil) | Suntour XCM (coil) | Suntour XCR |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Tourney | Altus, Shimano | Deore, microSHIFT |
Drivetrain | 3 × 7 | 2 × 8 | 1 × 11 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 120mm | 120mm |
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Summary | The Marin Wildcat Trail 1, Marin Wildcat Trail 3, and Marin Wildcat Trail 5 are all 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s mountain bikes. The Wildcat Trail 1 has higher gearing, the Wildcat Trail 3 has a better fork, and the Wildcat Trail 5 has better components. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Series 1 6061 Aluminum, Women's Specific Frame, 27.5” Wheels, Low Stanover, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, Chainstay Mounted Disc Brakes | Series 2 6061 Aluminum, Women's Specific Frame, 27.5" Wheels, Low Standover, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, IS Chainstay Disc Mount, Internal Housing Routing | Series 2 6061 Aluminum, Women's Specific Frame, 27.5" Wheels, Low Standover, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, IS Chainstay Disc Mount, Internal Housing Routing |
|---|---|---|---|
Fork | SR Suntour XCE Disc, 100mm Travel, Preload Adjustment, 46mm Offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCM HLO, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCR LOR-DS, Thru-Axle, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, Damping Adjustment, 44mm Offset 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 Dual Density | Marin MTB, Closed End | Marin MTB, Closed End |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, 7-Speed | Shimano Altus, 8-Speed | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS |
|---|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | Shimano FD-TX500 | Altus Double | - |
Crank | Shimano FC-TY301, 42/34/24T | Shimano FC-M315-2 Double, 36/22T | Marin Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD |
Shifters | Shimano Tourney 3x7-Speed | Shimano SL-M315 2x8-Speed | MicroSHIFT 1x11-Speed |
Cassette | SunRace 7-Speed, 11-34T | SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T | SunRace 11-Speed, 11-46T |
Chain | KMC Z50 | KMC Z51 | KMC X11 |
Brakes | Power CX7 Mechanical Disc, Shimano Pad Compatible, 160mm Rotor | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor | Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc 180mm Rotor |
Brake Levers | Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc | Shimano BL-MT201 |
Rims | Marin, Double Wall Alloy | 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 | 15g Black Stainless Steel | 14g Black Stainless Steel | 14g Black Stainless Steel |
Front Hub | Formula, 32H | Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H | Formula, 100x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
Rear Hub | Formula, 32H | Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H | Forged Alloy, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
Tires | MTB Tire, 27.5/29x2.25" | MTB, 27.5/29x2.25" | WTB Trailboss Comp, 27.5/29x2.25, Wire Bead |