2024 Marin BOBCAT TRAIL 5

• Hardtail Trail Riding
• Aggressive Singletrack

The best of the Bobcats, the Marin Bobcat Trail 5 is our chance to really push what our bang-for-your-buck MTB can do. Fast, comfy and fun Series 2 aluminum frame? Check. 1X drivetrain? You got it. SR/Suntour XCR fork? You bet. Shimano Deore 11-speed shifting, Shimano hydraulic brakes and trendy tanwall WTB tires? Damn straight! And, of course, your choice of 27.5” or 29” wheels.

Key upgrades from the Bobcat Trail 4:

• Shimano Deore 1x 11-speed drivetrain
• Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes
• SR Suntour XCR32 Coil LOR DR fork w/ thru-axle

SERIES 2 ALUMINUM FRAME

The Bobcat Trail has a Series 2 aluminum frame that features double butted 6061 tubing, internal cable routing, and forged 135mm open dropouts that ensure a stiff and light frame package. Available with 27.5" (S/M frames) or 29" (M/L/XL frames) 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.

Data Sheet

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