Marin Bobcat Trail 3 – Entry-Level Trail Performance

The Marin Bobcat Trail 3 is an affordable hardtail mountain bike designed for riders new to trail riding. It features a Series 2 6061 aluminum frame with internal cable routing, a 120mm SR Suntour XCM HLO fork, a microSHIFT Advent 1x9 drivetrain, and Tektro M280 hydraulic disc brakes. The bike is available with 27.5" or 29" wheels, depending on frame size. 99 Spokes+1Marin Bikes+1

Key Features:

• Frame: Series 2 6061 Aluminum with internal cable routing and dropper post compatibility.​

• Fork: SR Suntour XCM HLO with 120mm travel and hydraulic lockout.​Marin Bikes+199 Spokes+1

• Drivetrain: microSHIFT Advent 1x9-speed with a 32T chainring and 11-46T cassette.​99 Spokes

• Brakes: Tektro M280 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors.​

• Wheels: Marin aluminum double-wall rims with 27.5" or 29" MTB tires, depending on size.​

The Bobcat Trail 3's modern trail geometry, including a slack head tube angle and steep seat tube angle, provides confidence and predictable handling on the trail.

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​Marin Bikes+199 Spokes+1

• Fork: SR Suntour XCM HLO, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset​Marin Bikes+199 Spokes+1

• Rims: Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific​Marin Bikes+199 Spokes+1

• Hubs: Forged Alloy, Disc, 32H​Marin Bikes+199 Spokes+1

• Spokes: 14g Black Stainless Steel​99 Spokes+1Marin Bikes+1

• Tires: MTB, 27.5/29x2.25"​99 Spokes+1Marin Bikes+1

• Rear Derailleur: microSHIFT Advent 9, Clutch​Marin Bikes+199 Spokes+1

• Shifters: microSHIFT Advent 9 Trail​99 Spokes+1Marin Bikes+1

• Crankset: Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow-Wide Chainring, 32T​99 Spokes+1Marin Bikes+1

• Bottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper​99 Spokes

• Chain: KMC X9​99 Spokes+1Marin Bikes+1

• Cassette: SunRace 9-Speed, 11-46T​99 Spokes+1Marin Bikes+1

• Brakes: Tektro M280 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor (front), 160mm Rotor (rear)​Marin Bikes+199 Spokes+1

• Brake Levers: Tektro M280 Hydraulic​

• Handlebar: Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width​Marin Bikes+199 Spokes+1

• Stem: Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm​99 Spokes+1Marin Bikes+1

• Grips: Marin MTB, Closed End​99 Spokes+1Marin Bikes+1

• Headset: FSA No.10-P​99 Spokes+1Marin Bikes+1

• Seatpost: Marin Alloy, 30.9mm​Marin Bikes+2Marin Bikes+299 Spokes+2

• Saddle: Marin MTB​

• Pedals: Nylon Platform​99 Spokes+1Marin Bikes+1

The Marin Bobcat Trail 3 is a solid choice for riders looking to enter the world of mountain biking without breaking the bank.

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