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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Marin Bobcat Trail and 2009 Marin Bobcat Trail.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.65:1Highest3.82:1Total range590%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2012 Marin Bobcat Trail
2009 Marin Bobcat Trail
Overview
Model Year
2012
2009
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Bobcat Trail
Bobcat Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$799.99
$729.99
Colors
Black Gloss
Red Ruby, Mica
Sizes
13, 15, 17, 19, 20.5, 22
13", 15", 17", 19", 20.5", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
double butted 6061 alloy
6061 Double Butted Aluminum w/Hydroform TT & DT
Fork
SR Suntour XCR-RL 100mm
RockShox Dart 1, 100mm travel
Fork Material
—
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Acera, 9spd Rapidfire
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
Truvativ E400 3.0 44/32/22t
TruVativ X-Flow 3.0, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ cartridge bearing
Truvativ sealed cartridge
Cassette
SRAM PG-950 9spd 11-34t
Shimano HG30
Rear Cogs
—
8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG-53
KMC HG40
Pedals
Composite
Composite
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Draco Hydraulic Disk
Tektro Auriga Comp w/160mm rotor brakes, Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Fsa
1 1/8" TH-888
Handlebar
Alloy 31.8
Double Butted 6061 Alloy OS riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Marin OS 31.8
Marin OS Alloy
Saddle
WTB Silverado Sport
WTB Speed V Sport LE
Seatpost
Alloy 30.9
Alloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Alloy Double Sealed Disc QR
Rims
WTB SX17 Disc
WTB DX23, 32-hole
Spokes
—
WTB stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front Tire
Geax Saguaro 26 X 2.2
26 x 2.10" WTB Prowler MX
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.