Marin Bobcat Trail 5 - 2026

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 best of the Bobcats, the Marin Bobcat Trail 5 is our chance to really push what our 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! And, of course, your choice of 27.5” or 29” wheels.

Key upgrades from the Bobcat Trail 4:

• Shimano Cues 1x11-speed drivetrain
• SR/Suntour XCR LOR-DS BOOST fork w/ thru-axle
• Tubeless-compatible rims

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 XCR LOR-DS BOOST, Thru-Axle, 120mm Travel, Lockout, 42mm (27.5") and 46mm (29") Offsets
Rim Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
Hub Rear Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
Hub Front Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H
Spokes 14g Black Stainless Steel
Tires WTB Trail Boss Comp, 27.5/29x2.25”, Wire Bead
Derailleur Rear Shimano CUES U6000GS, w/Clutch
Derailleur Front -
Shift Lever Shimano CUES 11-Speed
Crankset Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow-Wide Chainring, 32T
Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
Chain KMC LG
Cassette Shimano CUES CSLG400, 11-Speed, 11-48T
Brakes Front Tektro M280 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
Brakes Rear Tektro M280 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers Tektro M280 Hydraulic
Handlebar Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width
Stem Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm
Grips Marin MTB, Closed End
Headset -
Seatpost Marin Alloy, 30.9
Saddle Marin MTB
Pedals Nylon Platform
Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.