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2005 Marin Bobcat Trail · 2006 Marin Bobcat Trail

Specification2005 Marin Bobcat Trail2006 Marin Bobcat Trail
Overview
Model year20052006
BrandMarinMarin
ModelBobcat TrailBobcat Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9345694595
Original MSRP—$529.99
ColorsMatte BlackGloss Smoke
Sizes13", 15", 17", 18.5", 20"13, 15, 17, 18.5, 20
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7000 aluminum7005 aluminum, butted
ForkSpinner Grind AC 323, 80mm travelSpinner Grind OS 2, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Acera EZ FireShimano Acera
Front derailleurShimano T-300Shimano T-300
Rear derailleurShimano AceraShimano Acera
CranksetTruVativ X-Flow, 24/34/42 teethTruvativ X-Flow, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ cartridgeTruvativ cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG31
PedalsComposite bodyComposite
Brakes
BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano Acera leversHayes MX-2 XC Mechanical Disc, V6 Rotors brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB ST 11 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminumAluminum
SaddleWTB Speed V SportWTB Speed V Sport SE
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano discShimano Disc
RimsAlex TD-20, 32-holeAlex TD-20 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Nythos XCII26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XCII
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

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