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:
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.
The DSX comes stock with 700x45mm tires, with room for 29x2.1”
knobbies.
The DSX features the latest flat mount disc brake standard
for smooth, controlled stopping in all conditions with minimal
maintenance.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME Series 3 DSX, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle
FORK Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets
RIM Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
HUB REAR Forged Aluminum, 142x12mm, Disc Specific, 32H
HUB FRONT Forged Aluminum, 100x12mm, Disc, 32H
SPOKES NIPPLES 14g Black Stainless Steel
TIRES WTB Riddler, 700Cx45mm
DERAILLEUR REAR Shimano Deore, RDM6100, 12-Speed
DERAILLEUR FRONT -
SHIFT LEVERShimano Deore, SLM6100, 12-Speed
CRANKSET Forged Aluminum, 42T Steel Narrow Wide Chainring
BOTTOM BRACKET Sealed Outboard Bearing
CHAIN KMC X12
CASSETTE SunRace, 12-Speed, 11-51T
BRAKES FRONT Tektro HDR285 Flat Mount Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor
BRAKES REAR Tektro HDR285 Flat Mount Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Tektro Hydraulic
HANDLEBAR Marin MiniRiser
STEM Marin 3D Forged Alloy
GRIPS Marin MTB
HEADSET FSA No.42 ACB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2”
SEATPOST Marin Alloy
SADDLE Marin DSX
PEDALS Marin Oso OE Flat
EXTRAS Bolt-On Thru-Axles F and R
Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.
