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Headlands 2
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano grx 800 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,849| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Marin Headlands is a versatile gravel bike praised for its smooth ride, lightweight frame, and modern geometry, making it suitable for a variety of terrains. It features a vibration-damping carbon frame and grippy tires, though some reviews note limitations in tire versatility and efficiency on flat terrain. The bike's design welcomes mountain bikers to drop-bar riding, with a fun factor that stands out, despite some quirks in fit and component choices.
Lightweight, vibration-damping carbon frame
Versatile for various terrains with modern geometry
Fun ride with a mountain-bike-like riding position
Numerous mounts for accessories and luggage
Confident, grippy tires on descents
Tires limit versatility and efficiency on flat terrain
Some fit and component quirks
Not the most efficient at carrying speed on flat terrain
Front wheel tends to wander on steep climbs
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Well, skip the slow part—this bike smooths everything out so you can just go freaking fast on rough surfaces.Bicycling
This bike has more quirks than the Johnny Depp version of the Willy Wonka film, but being different doesn’t mean it’s bad.
Cycling TipsThe Marin screams at you to load it up, climb aboard and have fun!
Gran Fondo MagazineIt’s a relaxing ride, but still engaging enough to be fun.
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Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf
With the Marin Headlands 2, the iconic US brand sent us their brightly coloured carbon bike for our bikepacking group test. Does the bike, with clearance 700 x 45C tires and a dropper post, tick all the boxes for your next adventure? To find out, we put its mountain bike DNA to the test.
High fun factor
Comfort and vibration dampening
Lively handling and modern geometry
Integrated dropper post
No toe overlap
Components don't do justice to the frameset’s potential
Tires limit the bike's versatility
Jun 2020 · Dave Rome
Marin County, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, is widely considered the birthplace of the modern mountain bike. Here, the likes of Joe Breeze, Charlie Kelly, Gary Fisher and John Frey rode and raced their clunkers down the rocky forest access roads. They broke them, refined them, and eventually created a market […]
Welcoming fit and feel, multi-purpose design, Shimano GRX components, threaded bottom bracket, colour scheme, fun ride.
Polarising fit, toe overlap, 1x-only, rim choice, non-tubeless tyres.
Apr 2020
This fast, smooth, dropper post-equipped all-road bike begs for adventure.
Super smooth ride
Confident, grippy tires
Mounts for racks, fenders, and bags
A little heavy
Not ideal for riders with less than 66cm seat height
Dec 2019
Marin’s new Headlands 1 is a bike with multiple personalities. You can ride it like a hooligan on twisty technical trails while bunny-hopping rocks and roots, cover huge distances in comfort on gravel tracks, or just potter along with everything but the kitchen sink strapped to the bike. It’s a true all-rounder, if not quite as well specced as some.
| Frame | Unidirectional Carbon Beyond Road Platform, 1x Drivetrain Specific, 700c x 45mm/650B x 50mm Compatible, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12 Thru-Axle, Internal Dropper Post Routing, Internal Housing Routing, Mudguard and Rear Carrier Mounting, Plentiful Gear Mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 45c (700c) / 50c (27.5″) |
|---|---|
| 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, Flat Top, Compact 12º Flared Drop, Flat Top |
| Saddle | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSP11 Dropper Post, 105mm Travel, 27.2mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Commute Platform |
| Grips | Marin Shock Absorbing Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX Shadow w/ Clutch |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer Pro, Megatooth 42T Chainring, BB386EVO Alloy Spindle |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX GX8010, 1x11-Speed, Integrated Dropper Lever |
| Cassette | SunRace 11-Speed XD, 10-42T |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor Type: Shimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX Hydraulic w/ Shifter & Integrated Dropper Lever |
| Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, 21mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Forged Aluminum Alloy, XD Driver, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H |
| Tires | Schwalbe G-One Performance, 700Cx40, Folding Bead |
First added September 3
Last updated September 11
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