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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1996 Marin Bobcat Trail has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1998 Marin Bobcat Trail in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1998 Marin Bobcat Trail and 1996 Marin Bobcat Trail.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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
1998 Marin Bobcat Trail
1996 Marin Bobcat Trail
Overview
Model Year
1998
1996
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Bobcat Trail
Bobcat Trail
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$399.00
$409.00
Colors
Lemon Yellow
Champagne
Sizes
11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
Weight
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27.75 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
Tange chromoly
Fork
Marin
Marin Lite
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Alivio/AceraX
Shifters
Shimano Alivio EZ Fire Plus
Grip Shift SRT-300i
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless steel
1 1/8" Marin Lite
Handlebar
Aluminum
Marin Lite alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Marin Lite aluminum
Marin Lite chromoly
Saddle
Marin Comfort
Marin Comfort
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.0mm diameter
Marin Lite alloy, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Altus
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Rims
Alex VP-20F, 36-hole
Araya GP-710, 32-hole
Spokes
Steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.15" Geax Warp 215
26 x 2.00" Marin Lite, grey
Rear Tire
26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70°
Seat-tube angle
74°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1046.5 mm
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Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
44 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.