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Gestalt 2
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,349| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
Summary
The Marin Gestalt is celebrated for its versatility, excelling as a gravel bike that bridges the gap between road and off-road cycling. Its lightweight aluminum frame, carbon fork, and SRAM 1x drivetrain are frequently praised, alongside its ability to handle a variety of terrains with ease. However, some reviews note its weight and tyre limitations in muddy conditions as drawbacks.
Versatile design suitable for both trails and tarmac
Lightweight, butted aluminum frame with a carbon fork
SRAM 1x drivetrain simplifies gear changes
Internal cable routing and integrated rack mounts
Budget-friendly price tag
Quite heavy
Tyres lack grip in mud
Basic wheel set-up
Not the fastest on the road
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.
CyclistA gravel bike for mountain bikers
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Feb 2019 · Warren Rossiter
A great value gravel bike designed by mountain bikers that will work for everyone
Great handling
Smartly equipped and smartly priced
Weirdly shaped saddle
Mar 2018 · Chris Case
If you’re built for the long haul, or want a bike to serve as both your adventure steed and daily commuter, the Marin Gestalt is built for you.
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 Beyond Road, 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 | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Headset | FSA No.8B |
| Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy |
| Handlebar | Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 12º Flared Drop |
| Saddle | Marin Beyond Road Concept |
| Seatpost | Marin Alloy Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Commute Platform |
| Grips | Marin Perforated Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra 10-Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer, 50-34t |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra 2x10-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra HG-500, 11-34T |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Tektro Spyre-C Road Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters |
| Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 19mm Inner, 24mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g Black Stainless Steel |
| Front Hub | Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H |
| Tires | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance, 700Cx30, Folding Bead, Kevlar Puncture Protection |
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Last updated October 26
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