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Gestalt 2
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | X7, Apex |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
Summary
The Marin Gestalt is a versatile gravel bike praised for its lightweight aluminum frame, carbon fork, and budget-friendly price. It excels in handling various terrains, from roads to light off-road trails, thanks to its SRAM 1x drivetrain and tubeless-ready tires. However, it may feel unforgiving on rough terrain and has some limitations in tire grip and brake performance.
Lightweight aluminum frame with carbon fork
Versatile for both road and light off-road use
Budget-friendly price
SRAM 1x drivetrain for simplified gear changes
Tubeless-ready tires for varied terrain
Unforgiving ride on rough terrain
Limited tire grip in muddy conditions
Cable-operated disc brakes lack initial bite
Noticeable weight at slow speeds
It’s not just okay at everything, it’s really good at a lot of tasks.Bicycling
The Marin Gestalt 2 is an absolute blast to ride off-road.
Cycling WeeklyThe Gestalt’s trump card is its versatility.
CyclistViewed through the lens of a versatile do-anything machine rather than a hardcore gravel racer, the Gestalt 2 is a great bike at a good price
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Aug 2017
Whether you need something to act as drop bar commuter, gravel adventurer or just a hugely versatile road machine Marin’s Gestalt 2 is likely to win you over with confident handling, even if the frame and fork can be a little unforgiving for pure off-road use.
Jun 2017 · Marc Abbott
An all-road 1X machine with versatility as standard
Aug 2016 · Mat Brett
A very capable aluminium rugged road bike that's versatile enough for weekday commuting and weekend adventures
May 2016 · Paul Norman
The Marin Gestalt 2 is a gravel bike with a ten speed single ring set-up which mimics SRAM's 11-speed single ring groupsets without the expense. How does it stack up?
Budget single ring drivetrain
Really low gears for steep off-road
Mudguard and rack mounts add flexibility
Quite heavy
Cables not fully weatherproof
Tyres lack grip in mud
Mar 2016 · Leah Flickinger
A multitalented road bike that’s really fun to ride
| Frame | Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 700c Wheels, Relieved Head Tube and BB, Internal Cable Routing, Post Mount Disc Specific Forged Dropouts |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon w/ Alloy Steerer, Post-Mount Disc |
| Bottom Bracket | External Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Headset | FSA No.8B |
| Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy |
| Handlebar | Marin Compact 12º Flared Drop, Flat Top |
| Saddle | Marin Endurance Concept |
| Seatpost | Marin Alloy Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Resin Platform |
| Grips | Marin Shock Absorbing Microfiber Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X7 Type 2.1 w/Clutch |
|---|---|
| Crank | Forged Alloy 1x10, Hollow CrMo Spindle, Narrow-Wide 42T |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1x10-Speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace 10-Speed, 11-42T |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Tektro Spyre-C Road Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex DoubleTap |
| Rims | Maddux FR240, Double Wall, Disc Specific, 19mm Inner |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Formula, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H |
| Tires | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance, 700x30C, Kevlar Puncture Protection, Folding |
First added April 23
Last updated April 23
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