2027 Canyon Grand Canyon AL vs 2026 Marin Bobcat Trail
The Marin Bobcat Trail size closest to your M is the M 29. Compare the M 29 instead
What changes on the Marin Bobcat Trail
Compared with the Canyon Grand Canyon AL in M, the Marin Bobcat Trail in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grand Canyon AL, MMarin Bobcat Trail, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grand Canyon AL M | Marin Bobcat Trail XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 480 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 638.5 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 67 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.3 | 74.5 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 657 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1181 | 1216.3 | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 61 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 774.59 | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 520 | +100 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 120 | +15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 311.5 |
Differences are the Marin Bobcat Trail minus the Canyon Grand Canyon AL. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Grand Canyon AL, 2026 Marin Bobcat Trail.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grand Canyon ALMarin Bobcat Trail
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Canyon Grand Canyon AL | Marin Bobcat TrailTrail 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Marin Bobcat Trail |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour XCM |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Altus |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace 8-speed 11-34T |
| Chain | not listed | KMC Z8 |
| Crankset | not listed | Marin Alloy Crank 36/22T |
| Wheelset | not listed | Marin Aluminum Double Wall 32H Tubeless |
| Tire | not listed | 27.5/29 x 2.25 |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro HD-M275 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Marin Riser |
| Stem | not listed | Marin Alloy 31.8mm 45mm |
| Grips | not listed | Marin MTB Closed End |
| Headset | not listed | FSA 10-P |
| Seatpost | not listed | Marin Alloy 30.9mm |
| Saddle | not listed | Marin MTB |
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