2024 Marin BOBCAT TRAIL 5
Marin- 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
- 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") and 46mm (29") Offsets
- RIMS:
- Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
- HUB, REAR:
- Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
- HUB, FRONT:
- Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
- SPOKE, NIPPLES:
- 14g Black Stainless Steel
- TIRES:
- MTB, 27.5/29x2.25"
- DERAILLEUR, REAR:
- Shimano Deore 11-Speed w/Clutch
- SHIFT LEVER:
- Shimano Deore 11-Speed
- CRANKSET:
- Marin Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow Wide 32T Chainring
- BOTTOM BRACKET:
- External Sealed Cartridge Bearings
- CHAIN:
- KMC X11
- CASSETTE:
- SunRace 11-Speed, 11-51T
- BRAKE, FRONT:
- Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
- BRAKE, REAR:
- Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
- BRAKE LEVERS:
- Shimano BL-MT201
- HANDLEBAR:
- Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width
- STEM:
- Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm
- GRIPS:
- Marin MTB, Closed End
- HEADSET:
- FSA No.10-P
- SEATPOST:
- Marin Alloy, 30.9
- SADDLE:
- Marin MTB
- PEDALS:
- Nylon Platform