Bobcat Trail 3
OverviewAbout the Marin Bobcat Trail 3
The Marin Bobcat Trail 3 is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $799.99. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Bobcat Trail 3 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| M | 163 to 173 cm | 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 8 in |
| L | 173 to 180 cm | 5 ft 8 in to 5 ft 11 in |
| XL | 180 to 191 cm | 5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 3 in |
Rider heights from Marin's size chart (the brand chart for this model family). Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Marin
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- M, L, XL
- Price
- $799.99, RRP AUD (BikesOnline)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 608 mm
- Reach
- 455 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.34
- Head angle
- 66.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 74.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1156 mm
- Chainstay
- 415 mm
- BB drop
- 48 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- microSHIFT Advent 9
- Speeds
- 9
- Crank
- Marin alloy crank, steel narrow-wide 32T chainring
- Chainrings
- 32
- Cassette
- 11-46
- Brakes
- Tektro M280 hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 180/160mm
- Wheelset
- Marin aluminum double wall rims, forged alloy hubs, 32H
- Stock tyre
- 27.5/29x2.25in
- Fork material
- SR Suntour XCM HLO
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 120 mm
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCM HLO
- Dropper
- No, rigid seatpost
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 66.5 deg head angle points to balanced trail handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.7 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (backfill 2026-09-27: marinbikes.com), verified 2026-09-27. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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