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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 a playful and fun gravel bike that excels in versatility and affordability, offering a comfortable riding position and impressive performance on both roads and mellow gravel. However, it has its drawbacks, including subpar brakes and a narrower use case that may not appeal to everyone. Reviews highlight its fun factor and value but note limitations in traditional gravel bike performance.
Playful, fun gravel bike
Comfortable riding position
Impressive affordability
Excellent aluminum frame
Fast on roads and mellow gravel
Brakes are terrible
Not great at anything
Use case is narrower
Mechanical disc brakes are not good
Alloy fork makes long hours in the saddle tiresome
The Marin Gestalt X10 is a mountain biker’s gravel bike.
Cycling TipsIt’s fun and flickable, aware that a bit of instability can be enjoyable.
Cycling TipsThe Gestalt X has proven to be a terrific and impressively versatile bike, despite how tight my initial requirements were for it.
BikeRadarThe brakes provide pitiful stopping ability, I’m not a fan of mechanical disc brakes and these have just put the nail in the coffin.
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Dec 2020 · Alex Evans
One of the most versatile and best performing road/gravel/commuter bikes I’ve ridden
Amazing versatility
Striking looks
A review-proven frame
Some initial set up issues
Apr 2020 · Caley Fretz
The Marin Gestalt X10 is a mountain biker’s gravel bike. It’s fun and flickable, aware that a bit of instability can be enjoyable, and designed for a rider whose range of terrain is almost wide enough to necessitate flat bars and suspension. That makes it something of a love-it or hate-it bike. It’s not traditional. […]
Loves to wheelie, fun when it gets in over its head on technical trail.
Brakes are terrible, 1x only could be an issue for some.
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
| Frame | Series 3 Beyond Road, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Marin Full Carbon w/ Taper Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA MegaExo Threaded |
| Headset | FSA Orbit IS, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2” |
| Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy |
| Handlebar | Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 12º Flared Drop |
| Saddle | Marin Beyond Road Concept |
| Seatpost | Marin Alloy, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Commute Platform |
| Grips | Marin Perforated Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra 10-Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer, MegaExo Spindle, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra 2x10-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra HG-500, 11-34T |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C500 Dual Piston 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 | WTB, Exposure Comp, 700Cx32, Wire Bead |
First added February 21
Last updated September 11
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