Marin Bobcat Trail 4 (Black/Purple)
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An affordable, capable hardtail for the rider who wants a legitimate mountain bike for real off-road trails, with a wide 2.4in tyre and a lockout fork that make rough terrain feel manageable rather than survivable.
Overview
The Bobcat Trail 4 is built on a Series 2 6061 aluminium frame with a low standover and internal routing for both cables and a dropper post - Marin's way of saying this is meant to be ridden like a trail bike, not just an upright fitness hardtail. The 120mm-travel SR Suntour XCM fork with hydraulic lockout gives it real suspension performance for the price point, while keeping a lockout on hand for fire-road climbs or pavement sections.
It's equipped with a Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain (32T chainring, 11-48T cassette) with a clutch-equipped rear derailleur to keep the chain quiet over rough ground, Tektro M280 hydraulic disc brakes (180mm front, 160mm rear) for confident stopping, and 27.5/29x2.4in Delium tyres with a triple-compound tread for grip across varied trail surfaces.
This is the bike for a rider who wants to get onto real singletrack and fire roads without paying for a long-travel enduro bike they don't yet need - a genuine entry point into trail riding rather than a dressed-up commuter hardtail.
Why You'll Like It
A fork built to actually absorb trail hits
120mm of travel with hydraulic lockout means you get real suspension performance on descents and the option to firm it up for climbs, rather than a token fork that's suspension in name only.
Wide tyres for real grip
The 2.4in Delium tyres with triple-compound tread give meaningfully more traction and cushioning than a narrower hardtail tyre, especially on loose or rocky surfaces.
A drivetrain that won't skip on rough ground
The clutch-equipped Shimano CUES rear derailleur keeps chain tension consistent over bumps, so the chain stays quiet and seated instead of slapping around.
Internal dropper-post routing, ready when you are
The frame is routed for a dropper post from the factory, so upgrading later doesn't mean running cables externally or buying a new frame.
Brakes sized for the terrain
A larger 180mm front rotor paired with a 160mm rear gives the extra stopping power you want on descents, where the front wheel does most of the braking work.
Who Is It For?
The Bobcat Trail 4 suits a rider who's ready to move beyond paved paths and onto genuine singletrack and fire-road trails - someone who wants real suspension travel and wide tyres without stepping up to a long-travel, higher-cost bike they don't need yet.
In India, that fits a rider near one of the growing MTB trail networks around the hill stations and a handful of cities, or anyone planning weekend trips to ride dirt and gravel fire roads that a road or hybrid bike simply can't handle comfortably.
It's also a sensible first proper mountain bike for someone upgrading from a budget hardtail or hybrid, since the lockout fork and wide tyres give real off-road capability while the drivetrain and brakes stay simple and affordable to maintain.
Good to Know
The fork's hydraulic lockout is worth using on paved approach rides or fire-road climbs - it firms the fork up for efficient pedalling, then switches back for the descent. Internal dropper-post routing means a dropper upgrade later is a straightforward cable swap rather than a full respec.
Tubeless-compatible wire-bead tyres mean a tubeless conversion is possible down the line if you want lower rolling resistance and pinch-flat protection.
Technical Specifications
- Frame: Series 2 6061 aluminium, low standover, 68mm BB shell, internal cable and dropper routing
- Fork: SR Suntour XCM HLO-DS, 120mm travel, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset
- Shock: N/A - hardtail, no rear suspension
- Bottom Bracket: Sealed cartridge, square taper
- Chain: KMC LG
- Crank: Alloy crank, steel narrow-wide 32T chainring
- Shift Levers: Shimano CUES, 10-speed
- Cassette: Shimano CUES CSLG300, 10-speed, 11-48T
- Front Derailleur: N/A - 1x drivetrain
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000GS, with clutch
- Grip/Tape: Marin MTB grips, closed end
- Handlebar: Marin 31.8 riser, 12mm rise, 780mm width
- Stem: Marin alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 45mm
- Saddle: Marin MTB
- Seatpost: Marin alloy, 30.9mm
- Front Brake: Tektro M280 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
- Rear Brake: Tektro M280 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
- Front Wheel: Marin aluminium double-wall rim (25mm inner), forged alloy disc hub, 32H, 14g black stainless spokes
- Rear Wheel: Marin aluminium double-wall rim (25mm inner), forged alloy disc hub, 32H, 14g black stainless spokes
- Front Tire: Delium, 29x2.4", triple compound, tubeless-compatible wire bead
- Rear Tire: Delium, 29x2.4", triple compound, tubeless-compatible wire bead
- Pedal: Nylon platform
Additional Information
- Country of Origin: China
- Imported By: Ciclo Essentials Private Limited, B-55A, Sahakar Marg, Jaipur - 302005, India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Bicycles
