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
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
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Shift Lever
Shimano 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
Nylon Platform

Extras
Bolt-On Thru-Axles F and R