2025 Marin Bobcat Trail 5 Hardtail Mountain Bike in Blue and Black

The 2025 Marin Bobcat Trail 5 Hardtail Mountain Bike is a capable mountain bike with modern trail geometry build for exploring singletrack trail systems.

The Bobcat Trail has a Series 2 6061 butted and hydroformed aluminium frame with a 120mm travel suspension fork and 27.5” or 29” wheels depending on size and preference. 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. 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 seatstays add vertical compliance without sacrificing power transfer, and feature rack mounts for extended trail adventures. Bobcat Trail models have a 30.9mm seatpost and internal cable routing ports for future dropper post compatibility.

The best of the Bobcats, the Marin Bobcat Trail 5 really pushes what a 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 CUES 11-speed shifting, Tektro hydraulic brakes and trendy tanwall WTB tires? Damn straight!

This bike is perfect for Best-in-class frames and solid, serviceable spec make the Bobcat Trail a solid choice for the recreational rider looking to step up deeper into mountain biking, and for the experienced rider in search of an update that doesn’t break the bank.

Key Features

• Series 2 6061 Aluminium frame with 27.5" or 29 Wheels
• SR/Suntour XCR LOR-DS BOOST 120mm Travel Fork
• Shimano CUES 1x11 speed gearing and Tektro M280 Hydraulic Disc brakes

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