2026 Salsa Timberjack 29 vs 2026 Marin Bobcat Trail
The Marin Bobcat Trail size closest to your M is the M 27.5. Compare the M 27.5 instead
What changes on the Marin Bobcat Trail
Compared with the Salsa Timberjack 29 in M, the Marin Bobcat Trail in L places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Salsa Timberjack 29, MMarin Bobcat Trail, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Timberjack 29 M | Marin Bobcat Trail L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 453.6 | 465 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 607.4 | 634 | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.4 | 67 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.1 | 74.5 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 615.3 | 640.8 | +26 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437.0 | 440 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1181.5 | 1199.3 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 56.6 | 61 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 742.1 | 744.93 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 395.0 | 482 | +87 mm |
| Fork length | 543.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105.0 | 115 | +10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 311.5 |
Differences are the Marin Bobcat Trail minus the Salsa Timberjack 29. Full charts: 2026 Salsa Timberjack 29, 2026 Marin Bobcat Trail.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Timberjack 29Marin 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 | Salsa Timberjack 29Deore 12 29 | Marin Bobcat TrailTrail 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Timberjack | Marin Bobcat Trail |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver | SR Suntour XCM |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano Altus |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SunRace 8-speed 11-34T |
| Chain | Shimano | KMC Z8 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT510 | Marin Alloy Crank 36/22T |
| Wheelset | Shimano TC500 | Marin Aluminum Double Wall 32H Tubeless |
| Tire | Teravail Clifty | 27.5/29 x 2.25 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | Tektro HD-M275 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | TranzX alloy, 35.0 | Marin Riser |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail | Marin Alloy 31.8mm 45mm |
| Grips | Salsa File Tread | Marin MTB Closed End |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | FSA 10-P |
| Dropper post | TranzX YSI34 | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Solano Fusion | Marin MTB |
| Seatpost | not listed | Marin Alloy 30.9mm |
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