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
- Frame stack
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- Frame reach
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- Wheelbase
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- Head angle
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- Chainstays
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The two frames
Only the Salsa Timberjack 29 is drawn. The Marin Bobcat Trail numbers we have for size XL 29 are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Timberjack 29 M | Marin Bobcat Trail XL 29 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 453.6 | not listed | |
| Stack | 607.4 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 66.4 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 75.1 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 615.3 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437.0 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1181.5 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 56.6 | 61 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 742.1 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 395.0 | 520 | +125 mm |
| Fork length | 543.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105.0 | 120 | +15 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
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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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