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1998 Marin Bobcat Trail

Velopedia Archive ID 70300

Overview

Model year1998
BrandMarin
ModelBobcat Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID70300
Original MSRP$399.00
ColorsLemon Yellow
Sizes11.5", 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkMarin
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano Alivio levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless steel
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemMarin Lite aluminum
SaddleMarin Comfort
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Altus
RimsAlex VP-20F, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.15" Geax Warp 215
Rear tire26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube551.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1046.5 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.