2025 Bobcat Trim Comparison of Marin's Great Beginner Mountain Bike

Marin updated their popular Bobcat for 2025 model year and we've talked about each model but not all together at the same time, so here is the Trim comparison.
The Marin Bobcat line is your beginner trail bike option from Marin. Over the years it has been one of our best selling bikes great for beginners just getting into the sport. #bikingroots, #beginnerhardtail, #marinbikes
We've done a few videos of the Bobcats recently and over the years.
Bobcat 3 overview (last gen model)
• The 2021 Marin Bobcat ...
If you want to upgrade your Bobcat (usually the 3), we also did some upgrade videos on the drivetrain and also the fork if you want to check those out here
Fork upgrade to the Bobcat 3
• 2021 Marin Bobcat 3 Up...
Drivetrain upgrade to Bobcat 3 (last gen model)
• Marin Bobcat 3 MTB Upg...
If you are local to Houston area, come check us out. You can also visit us at bikingroots.com
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[@briangonzalez6469]

I think 3 and upgrade the fork

[@BikingRoots]

Good call! Yeah, I think that would be a good route to go

[@mikejones420]

I had a bobcat 3 in 2021, and honestly I shouldn't have sold it, it was great, and had a suprisingly compliant ride on the trail. I just needed better tires, and convert it to a 1x system, and a judy fork. I would surely choose the 3 and upgrade the tires to Vee Tire Crown Jems, and a better fork.

[@BikingRoots]

Glad you enjoyed your old Bobcat! Thanks for the input and opinion on the upgrades. I'm looking at upgrading one soon on the channel. Take care

[@BikingRoots]

Which Marin Bobcat would you choose? Comment below and/or in our community tab. I think I’d choose the blue/grey Bobcat 3!

[@DamonWilson-m5i]

Still trying to accomplish that exact thing..😅

[@waynejames6596]

I bought the 5 of the last gen. I love that bike I've upgraded loads of parts and it has taught me loads about servicing and maintaining a bike. Marin customer service is outstanding as well. I'm looking to upgrade my Bobcat to an El Roy. Great channel and incredibly informative.

[@BikingRoots]

Oh nice, congrats on last gen 5 and that you have learned a lot in the process on servicing and upgrading! And also glad to hear you were satisfied with Marin customer service! El Roy is an interesting bike. Just make sure it meets your needs and isn't too aggressive (Head angle is super aggressive and only comes in 2 sizes). Appreciate the compliment and comment. Take care

[@MrStingraybernard]

There’s not enough Marin dealers especially in New Hampshire ,bought online and charged me $286 for shipping for the black and purple 1 ,only had 2 shipping options the other was $326

[@BikingRoots]

Congrats on the new bike. Yeah shipping is pricey these days, depending what carrier, rate they have setup. When we ship, it is usually $200-250 for UPS ground shipping depending. Not cheap unfortunately

[@jurisx85]

I already have the 2022 bobcat 4. Is it worth this upgrade just for the geo?

[@BikingRoots]

Good question, nope not worth it. Unless you settled on the color and it is driving you crazy, keep it and enjoy riding it. I doubt you would notice the changes if you rode them back to back. Have fun!