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2005 Marin Bobcat Trail · 2004 Marin Bobcat Trail

Specification2005 Marin Bobcat Trail2004 Marin Bobcat Trail
Overview
Model year20052004
BrandMarinMarin
ModelBobcat TrailBobcat Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9345631632
Original MSRP—$439.99
ColorsMatte BlackGloss Pearl Blue, Matte Dark Silver
Sizes13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7000 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkSpinner Grind AC 323, 80mm travelIn-Sync Grind 323, 70mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crown—
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Acera EZ FireShimano Acera
Front derailleurShimano T-300Shimano Acera
Rear derailleurShimano AceraShimano Acera
CranksetTruVativ X-Flow, 24/34/42 teethTruVativ Iso-Flow, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ cartridgeTruVativ cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano IG-31
PedalsComposite bodyComposite with alloy cage
Brakes
BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano Acera leversShimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB ST 11 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum ST
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseDouble Butted Alloy w/1" Rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminumForged alloy 25 Rise
SaddleWTB Speed V SportWTB Speed V
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano discShimano
RimsAlex TD-20, 32-holeAlex TA-19, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Nythos XCII26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.