
2025 Marin Bobcat Trail 3 - Red/Grey
MarinHARDTAIL TRAIL RIDING
AGGRESSIVE SINGLETRACK
The Marin Bobcat Trail 3 is our most-affordable Bobcat, creating the biggest smiles for the least possible dollars. Its heart is a Series 2 aluminum frame that’s fast, comfy and fun on the trails. There are options for 27.5" and 29" wheels and the bike is built with a trail-taming SR/Suntour suspension fork, wide-range microSHIFT 9-speed drivetrain, and powerful Tektro hydraulic brakes.
- Suspension: SR/Suntour XCM HLO
- Wheel Size: 29", 27.5"
- Frame: Aluminum
- Color: Gloss Red/Grey, Gloss Gray/Blue
Key upgrades from the Bolinas Ridge 2
- Series 2 aluminum frame w/double butted tubing & internal cable routing
- SR/Suntour XCM HLO fork w/120mm travel & hydraulic lockout
- microSHIFT 1x 9-speed drivetrain
- Tektro hydraulic disc brakes
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.
- Frame:
- Series 2 6061 Aluminum, 27.5 or 29 Wheels, Low Standover, 68 mm BB shell, 141 mm Forged Dropouts, IS Chainstay Disc Mount, Internal Housing & Dropper Post Routing"
- Tires:
- MTB, 27.5/29x2.25
- Shift Lever:
- microSHIFT Advent 9 Trail
- Crankset:
- Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow-Wide Chainring, 32T
- Bottom Bracket:
- Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
- Brake Levers:
- Tektro M280 Hydraulic
- Handlebar:
- Marin 31.8 Riser, 12 mm Rise, 780 mm Width
- Stem:
- Marin Alloy, 31.8 mm Clamp, 45 mm
- Grips:
- Marin MTB, Closed End
- Headset:
- FSA No.10-P
- Seatpost:
- Marin Alloy, 30.9
- Saddle:
- Marin MTB
- Pedals:
- Nylon Platform
- Chain:
- KMC X9
- Cassette:
- SunRace 9-Speed, 11-46T
- Spokes:
- 14g Black Stainless Steel
- Front Suspension:
- SR/Suntour XCM HLO, 120 mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46 mm Offset
- Rim:
- Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25 mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific
- Hub Rear:
- Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
- Hub Front:
- Forged Alloy, 32H
- Derailleur Rear:
- microSHIFT Advent 9, Clutch
- Brakes Front:
- Tektro M280 Hydraulic Disc, 180 mm Rotor
- Brakes Rear:
- Tektro M280 Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor