2025 Marin Bobcat Trail 3 29er Hardtail Mountain Bike

HARDTAIL TRAIL RIDING • AGGRESSIVE SINGLETRACK

The Marin Bobcat Trail 3 is our most affordable Bobcat—guaranteed to bring the biggest smiles per dollar. At its heart is a Series 2 aluminum frame that’s quick, comfortable, and a blast to ride. Choose between 27.5" or 29" wheels, both paired with a trail-smoothing SR/Suntour XCM HLO fork offering 120mm of travel. A wide-range microSHIFT 9-speed drivetrain and powerful Tektro hydraulic brakes round out a hardtail built for tackling everything from mellow trails to aggressive singletrack.

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

Front Suspension

• SR/Suntour XCM HLO
• 120mm travel
• Hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset

Rims

• Marin aluminum double wall
• 25mm inner width, pinned joint, disc specific

Hubs

• Rear: Forged alloy, disc, 32H
• Front: Forged alloy, disc, 32H

Spokes

• 14g black stainless steel

Tires

• MTB, 27.5/29 x 2.25"

Drivetrain

• Rear Derailleur: microSHIFT Advent 9, clutch
• Shifter: microSHIFT Advent 9 Trail
• Crankset: Alloy crank with steel narrow-wide chainring, 32T
• Bottom Bracket: Sealed cartridge bearings, square taper
• Chain: KMC X9
• Cassette: SunRace 9-speed, 11-46T

Brakes

• Front: Tektro M280 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
• Rear: Tektro M280 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
• Levers: Tektro M280 hydraulic

Cockpit

• 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, 30.9mm

Saddle

• Marin MTB

Pedals

• Nylon platform

Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.