Aabove all, the Bobcat Trail 3 just feels great. The 440 mm short chainstays make the bike playful and more maneuverable in tighter corners. The seating position does not manage to be too athletic, nor too upright. It´s moderate character is likely to suite the vast majority of bikers. Despite this criticism, the coherent overall concept makes the Downcountry-Bike of Marin to on long tours with lots of trails a buying recommendation in the price range 769 Euro range. With 5 years warranty, nothing stands in the way of a long-term relationship. Caution when selecting the size: the Aluminium frame sizing runs small.