{"product_id":"marin-bobcat-trail-4-black-purple","title":"Marin Bobcat Trail 4 (Black\/Purple)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-style:italic;font-size:18px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f7f7f7;padding:16px;\"\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eOverview\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy You'll Like It\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fork built to actually absorb trail hits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e120mm 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide tyres for real grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA drivetrain that won't skip on rough ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe clutch-equipped Shimano CUES rear derailleur keeps chain tension consistent over bumps, so the chain stays quiet and seated instead of slapping around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal dropper-post routing, ready when you are\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe frame is routed for a dropper post from the factory, so upgrading later doesn't mean running cables externally or buying a new frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes sized for the terrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTubeless-compatible wire-bead tyres mean a tubeless conversion is possible down the line if you want lower rolling resistance and pinch-flat protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e: Series 2 6061 aluminium, low standover, 68mm BB shell, internal cable and dropper routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFork\u003c\/strong\u003e: SR Suntour XCM HLO-DS, 120mm travel, hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock\u003c\/strong\u003e: N\/A - hardtail, no rear suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sealed cartridge, square taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain\u003c\/strong\u003e: KMC LG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alloy crank, steel narrow-wide 32T chainring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShift Levers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano CUES, 10-speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassette\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano CUES CSLG300, 10-speed, 11-48T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Derailleur\u003c\/strong\u003e: N\/A - 1x drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Derailleur\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano CUES U6000GS, with clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip\/Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin MTB grips, closed end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin 31.8 riser, 12mm rise, 780mm width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin MTB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeatpost\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin alloy, 30.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Brake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tektro M280 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Brake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tektro M280 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin aluminium double-wall rim (25mm inner), forged alloy disc hub, 32H, 14g black stainless spokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin aluminium double-wall rim (25mm inner), forged alloy disc hub, 32H, 14g black stainless spokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delium, 29x2.4\", triple compound, tubeless-compatible wire bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delium, 29x2.4\", triple compound, tubeless-compatible wire bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nylon platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImported By: Ciclo Essentials Private Limited, B-55A, Sahakar Marg, Jaipur - 302005, India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Quantity: 1N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. 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