HARDTAIL TRAIL RIDING
AGGRESSIVE SINGLETRACK
The Bobcat Trail is a capable mountain bike with modern trail geometry build for exploring singletrack trail systems. Best-in-class frames and solid, serviceable spec make the Bobcat Trail a solid choice for the recreational rider looking to step up to modern geo and step deeper into mountain biking, and for the experienced rider in search of an update that doesn’t break the bank.
Key upgrades over the Bolinas Ridge 2:
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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
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FRONT SUSPENSION |
SR Suntour XCM HLO DS, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset
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RIMS |
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific
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HUB, REAR | Forged Alloy, 32H |
HUB, FRONT | Forged Alloy, 32H |
SPOKE, NIPPLES | 14g Black Stainless Steel |
TIRES | MTB, 27.5/29x2.25" |
DERAILLEUR, REAR | Shimano Altus, 8-Speed |
DERAILLEUR, FRONT | Altus Double |
SHIFT LEVER | Shimano Altus 2x8 |
CRANKSET |
Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 36/22T
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BOTTOM BRACKET |
Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
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CHAIN | KMC Z-8.3 |
CASSETTE | SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T |
BRAKE, FRONT |
Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
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BRAKE, REAR |
Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
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SERIES 2 ALUMINUM FRAME
The Bobcat Trail has a Series 2 6061 butted and hydroformed aluminum frame with a 120mm travel suspension fork and 27.5” or 29” wheels depending on size and preference.
29” OR 27.5” WHEELS
The Bobcat Trail has a growing wheel size strategy for the best fit and performance with the choice of 27.5” or 29” platforms on the size M, 27.5” wheels on sizes XS and S, and 29” wheels on sizes L, XL, and XXL.
TRAIL GEOMETRY
All Bobcat Trail models feature Marin Trail geometry, featuring a long-ish reach, low standover, slack head tube, and steep seat tube angles, giving riders confidence and predictable handling to have a blast on the trail.
FASTBACK SEATSTAY DESIGN
Fastback seatstays add vertical compliance without sacrificing power transfer, and feature rack mounts for extended trail adventures.
INTERNAL DROPPER COMPATIBLE
Bobcat Trail models have a 30.9mm seatpost and internal cable routing ports for future dropper post compatibility.
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SIZE GUIDE :
Size | Rider height range |
XS | 146cm to 157cm |
S | 157cm to 165cm |
M (27.5/29) | 165cm to 175cm |
L | 175cm to 183cm |
XL | 183cm to 191cm |
GEOMETRY:
XS | S | M (27.5) | M (29) | L | XL | ||
A | STACK | 594.7 | 599.3 | 604 | 629.3 | 634 | 638.5 |
B | REACH | 420 | 435 | 445 | 445 | 465 | 480 |
C | HEADTUBE ANGLE | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
D | HEADTUBE LENGTH | 100 | 105 | 110 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
E | SEATTUBE ANGLE | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° |
F | SEATTUBE LENGTH | 330 | 381 | 431 | 431 | 482 | 520 |
G | TOPTUBE EFFECTIVE | 585 | 601 | 612.5 | 619.5 | 640.8 | 657 |
H | BB HEIGHT | 307 | 307 | 307 | 311.5 | 311.5 | 311.5 |
I | BB DROP | 48 | 48 | 48 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
J | CHAINSTAY | 425 | 425 | 425 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
K | WHEELBASE | 1116.4 | 1133.3 | 1145.2 | 1177.4 | 1199.3 | 1216.3 |
L | STANDOVER HEIGHT | 639.42 | 659.07 | 705.48 | 714.04 | 744.93 | 774.59 |
M | FORK OFFSET | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
SEATPOST DIAMETER | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 | |
HANDLEBAR WIDTH | 780 | 780 | 780 | 780 | 780 | 780 | |
STEM LENGTH | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | |
CRANK LENGTH | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
All lengths in millimeters