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1995 Marin Bobcat Trail · 1997 Marin Bobcat Trail

Specification1995 Marin Bobcat Trail1997 Marin Bobcat Trail
Overview
Model year19951997
BrandMarinMarin
ModelBobcat TrailBobcat Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID3241465170
Original MSRP$399.00$389.00
ColorsChampagne satinBright blue, matte teal
Sizes14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"11", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
Weight27 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelWelded
Frame materialTange chromoly, double-buttedChromoly, butted
ForkMarin LiteMarin
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano AlivioShimano STX-RC
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-300Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano AceraX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio GSShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio HyperDrive-C, 24/34/42 teethShimano AceraX, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor MTBAluminum
Brakes
BrakesShimano AceraX brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 leversAluminum cantilever brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Marin Lite1 1/8" threadless Marin Lite
HandlebarMarin Lite alloyMarin Lite aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemMarin Lite chromolyMarin Lite chromoly
SaddleMarin LiteMarin Comfort
SeatpostMarin Lite alloy, 27.0 mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano AceraXFront: Rock Star suspension, Rear: Shimano AceraX
RimsAraya VP-20, 36-holeRitchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
Spokes1.8 mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.026 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Rear tire26 x 2.10" Marin Quake 7.1—
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 Marin Bobcat Trail1997 Marin Bobcat Trail
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70°70°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.