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.
Super capable, super fun, super value. The Marin Bobcat Trail is your perfect gateway to mountain biking, combining quality components, a lightweight aluminum frame and trail-ready geometry. The Bobcat is available with 27.5” and 29” wheels, depending on frame size, and all models feature hydraulic disc brakes and wide-range, trail-friendly drivetrains.
The Marin Bobcat Trail 4 is our mid-level Bobcat, packing plenty of fun into a bang-for-bike package. Very much a legit MTB, the Bobcat 4 is stacked with quality kit for off-road adventures and includes an SR/Suntour fork, Shimano CUES wide-range 10-speed shifting and Tektro hydraulic brakes. Like all Bobcats, it’s built around a fast, comfy and fun Series 2 aluminum frame and is available in 27.5” or 29” wheels, depending on frame size.
Key upgrades over the Bobcat Trail 3:
SR/Suntour XCM HLO-DS fork
Shimano CUES 1x 10-speed drivetrain
WTB Trail Boss Comp tires
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
Fork
SR/Suntour XCM HLO-DS, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset
Headset
FSA No.10-P
Stem
Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm
Handlebars
Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width
Grips
Marin MTB, Closed End
Rims
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific
Spokes
14g Black Stainless Steel
Front Hub
Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
Rear Hub
Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
Tyres
WTB Trail Boss Comp, 27.5/29x2.25, Wire Bead
Shifter