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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Marin Bobcat Trail.
- Gearing
2003 Marin Bobcat Trail has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 2005 Marin Bobcat Trail.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Equipment
2005 Marin Bobcat Trail has 10 mm more front travel than 2003 Marin Bobcat Trail in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.50:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.75:1Highest3.82:1Total range509%
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2003 Marin Bobcat Trail
2005 Marin Bobcat Trail
Overview
Model Year
2003
2005
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Bobcat Trail
Bobcat Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$429.99
Not documented
Colors
Gloss Red
Matte Black
Sizes
11.5", 13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7000 aluminum
Fork
In-Sync Grind 323, 70mm travel
Spinner Grind AC 323, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Acera
Shimano Acera EZ Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano T-300
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Acera
Crankset
TruVativ X-Forge, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ X-Flow, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
TruVativ cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin body, aluminum cage
Composite body
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum ST
1 1/8" threadless WTB ST 1
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum, forged
Aluminum
Saddle
WTB Comfort V
WTB Speed V Sport
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum, Q/R
Shimano disc
Rims
Aluminum, 32-hole
Alex TD-20, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Kenda Koyote
26 x 2.10" IRC Nythos XCII
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
70°
—
Seat-tube angle
73°
—
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
—
Wheelbase
1076.1 mm
—
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
—
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.