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
SPECIFICATIONS
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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
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GEOMETRY
| S | M | L | XL | |
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| STACK | 544.4 | 572.5 | 600.6 | 628.7 |
| REACH | 380 | 405 | 420 | 435 |
| HEADTUBE ANGLE | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° |
| HEAD TUBE LENGTH (MM) | 120 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| SEATTUBE ANGLE | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| SEAT TUBE LENGTH (MM) | 430 | 480 | 520 | 558 |
| TOP TUBE EFFECTIVE (MM) | 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 (MM) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| WHEELBASE | 1024.42 | 1060 | 1085.4 | 1110.9 |
| STANDOVER HEIGHT | 658.76 | 700.51 | 730.39 | 758.5 |
| FORK OFFSET (MM) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| SEATPOST DIAMETER | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 |
| HANDLEBAR WIDTH (MM) | 640 | 680 | 680 | 680 |
| STEM LENGTH (MM) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| CRANK LENGTH | 170 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
All lengths in millimeters
TECHNOLOGY
SERIES 3 & SERIES 2 FRAMES
The DSX FS, 2, and 1 feature a butted and formed Series 3 6061 aluminum frame with internal routing, 142x12mm thru-axles, flat mount disc brakes, and rack and fender eyelets.
The DSX (base) model utilizes a Series 2 6061 aluminum frame with internal cable routing, and rack and fender eyelets.
TIRE CLEARANCE
The DSX comes stock with 700x45mm tires, with room for 700x50mm rubber.
DISC BRAKES
The DSX features the latest flat mount disc brake standard for smooth, controlled stopping in all conditions with minimal maintenance.
DROPPER POST ROUTING
Dropper posts are quickly becoming standard fare for gravel racers and riders that spend significant time on rough surfaces, and the DSX features internal dropper post routing for easy upgrades.