Marin Bobcat Trail 5 2023 Mountain Bike
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Details
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.
Available with 27.5” wheels in small and medium, and with 29” in medium, large and x large.
Hardtail trail riding
Aggressive singletrack
Key upgrades over the Bobcat Trail 4:
Shimano Deore wide-range 1× 11-speed drivetrain
SR Suntour XCR LOR-DS suspension fork w/thru axle
Shimano disc brakes
Specification
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 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 |
Rear Hub | Forged Alloy, 32H |
Front Hub | Forged Alloy, 32H |
Spokes | 14g Black Stainless Steel |
Tyres | WTB Trailboss Comp, 27.5/29×2.25”, Wire Bead |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 11-Speed w/Clutch |
Shifter | Shimano Deore 11-Speed |
Crankset | Marin Forged Alloy 1×11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD |
Bottom Bracket | External Sealed Cartridge Bearings |
Chain | KMC X11 |
Cassette | SunRace 11-Speed, 11-51T |
Front Brake | Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc 180mm Rotor |
Rear Brake | 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 |
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Size Guide
Frame Size | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
Small 27.5” | 157cm (5’2”) | 165cm (5’5”) |
Medium 27.5” | 165cm (5’5”) | 173cm (5’8”) |
Medium 29” | 168cm (5’6”) | 175cm (5’9”) |
Large 29” | 175cm (5’9”) | 183cm (6’0”) |
X Large 29” | 183cm (6’0”) | 191cm (6’3”) |
We have developed our size guide from our selling experience and it may differ from the manufacturers guide. Please note, this is only a guide and if you have any concerns over sizing please get in contact
Geometry

Frame Size | S | M 27.5” | M 29” | L | XL |
A- Stack | 599.3 | 604 | 629.3 | 634 | 638.5 |
B- Reach | 435 | 445 | 445 | 465 | 480 |
C- Head Tube Angle | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
D- Head Tube Length | 105 | 110 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
E- Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° |
F- Seat Tube Length | 381 | 431 | 431 | 482 | 520 |
G- Top Tube Effective | 601 | 612.5 | 619.5 | 640.8 | 657 |
H- BB Height | 307 | 307 | 311.5 | 311.5 | 311.5 |
I- BB Drop | 48 | 48 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
J- Chain Stay | 425 | 425 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
K- Wheel Base | 1133.3 | 1145.2 | 1177.4 | 1199.3 | 1216.3 |
L- Stand Over Height | 659.07 | 705.48 | 714.04 | 744.93 | 774.59 |
M- Fork Offset | 42 | 42 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
- Seat Post Dia | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 |
- Bar Width | 780 | 780 | 780 | 780 | 780 |
- Stem Length | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
- Crank Length | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
Want to compare the size of your current bike to this one? Read our Reach and Stack guide here.
Manufacturer | Marin |
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RRP | No |