The Marin DSX is everything we want from a modern, flat-bar gravel bike.
Zippy aluminum frames, carbon forks, heaps of tire clearance, low standover, dropper post compatibility and a whole load of options for bags and fenders. Based around the Gestalt X drop-bar, we made the DSX to feel like an MTB but still cut it on all of those adventures that would normally demand curly bars.
The Marin DSX 2 is built around a Series 3 aluminum frame and a lightweight, carbon fork that’s packed with mounting points for bikepacking gear. There’s also a 12-speed 1X Shimano Deore drivetrain, WTB Riddler tires, Tektro hydraulic brakes and plenty of reliable Marin components.
Key upgrades over the DSX 1:
- Shimano Deore 6100 1x12 drivetrain
- Tektro R285 hydraulic disc brakes
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Frame
Series 3 DSX, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle
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Fork
Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets
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Rim
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
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Hub Rear
Forged Aluminum, 142x12mm, Disc Specific, 32H
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Hub Front
Forged Aluminum, 100x12mm, Disc, 32H
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Spokes Nipples
14g Black Stainless Steel
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Tires
WTB Riddler, 700Cx45mm
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Derailleur Rear
Shimano Deore, RDM6100, 12-Speed
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Derailleur Front
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Shift Lever
Shimano Deore, SLM6100, 12-Speed
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Crankset
Forged Aluminum, 42T Steel Narrow Wide Chainring
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Bottom Bracket
Sealed Outboard Bearing
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Chain
KMC X12
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Cassette
SunRace, 12-Speed, 11-51T
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Brakes Front
Tektro HDR285 Flat Mount Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor
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Brakes Rear
Tektro HDR285 Flat Mount Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor
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Brake Levers
Tektro Hydraulic
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Handlebar
Marin MiniRiser
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Stem
Marin 3D Forged Alloy
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Grips
Marin MTB
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Headset
FSA No.42 ACB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2”
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Seatpost
Marin Alloy
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Saddle
Marin DSX
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Pedals
Marin Oso OE Flat
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Extras
Bolt-On Thru-Axles F and R
| SM | MD | LG | XL | |
| Stack | 544.4 | 572.5 | 600.6 | 628.7 |
| Reach | 380 | 405 | 420 | 435 |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 | 480 | 520 | 558 |
| Top Tube Effective | 536.1 | 569.2 | 592.2 | 615.3 |
| BB Height | 279.5 | 279.5 | 279.5 | 279.5 |
| BB Drop | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chain Stay | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Wheel Base | 1024.42 | 1060 | 1085.4 | 1110.9 |
| Stand Over Height | 658.76 | 700.51 | 730.39 | 758.5 |
| Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| SeatPost Diameter | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 |
| Handlebar Width | 640 | 680 | 680 | 680 |
| Stem Length | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Crank Length | 170 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
