Marin Bobcat Trail 5 2021 Bike

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Brand	Marin
Colour	Gloss Charcoal/Silver/Roarange

Marin County California is regarded as the birthplace of mountain biking. With niche communities back then shaping what it is today, and with Marin Bikes' inception coming shortly after, the company has deep roots in the sport and now offers many styles of bikes to suit off-roaders and commuters alike.

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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.

Technologies

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.

Specifications

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
Front Suspension: SR Suntour XCR LOR-DS, Thru-Axle, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, Damping Adjustment, 42mm (27.5") & 46mm (29") Offsets
Rim: Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
Hub Rear: Forged Alloy, Centerlock Disc, 32H
Hub Front: Formula, 100x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H
Spokes: 14g Black Stainless Steel
Tires: WTB Trailboss Comp, 27.5/29x2.25, Wire Bead
Derailleur Rear: Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS
Derailleur Front: n/a
Shift Lever: MicroSHIFT 1x11-Speed
Crankset: Marin Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD
Bottom Bracket: External Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Chain: KMC X11
Cassette: SunRace 11-Speed, 11-46T
Brakes Front: Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc 180mm Rotor
Brakes Rear: Shimano BR-M201 Hydraulic Disc 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers: Shimano BL-MT201
Handlebar: Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width
Stem: Marin Alloy, 31.8 Bar Bore, 45mm
Grips: Marin MTB, Closed End
Headset: FSA No.10-P
Seatpost: Marin Alloy, 30.9
Saddle: Marin MTB
Pedals: Nylon Platform