The best of the Bobcats, the Marin Bobcat Trail 5 is our chance to really push what our bang-for-your-buck MTB can do. Fast, comfy and fun Series 2 aluminum frame? Check. 1X drivetrain? You got it. SR/Suntour XCR fork? You bet. Shimano Deore 11-speed shifting, Shimano hydraulic brakes and trendy tanwall WTB tires? Damn straight! And, of course, your choice of 27.5” or 29” wheels.

Key upgrades from the Bobcat Trail 4:

• Shimano Deore 1x11-speed drivetrain
• Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes
• SR/Suntour XCR32 Coil LOR DR fork w/ thru-axle