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2021 Marin

Gestalt X11

An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and shimano grx 600 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,369
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGRX 600
BrakesShimano GRX 600 Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
smoothrugged
Gestalt X11
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

33 mph

Gestalt X11

36 mph

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Reviews

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.

Pros
  • Playful, fun gravel bike

  • Comfortable riding position

  • Impressive affordability

  • Excellent aluminum frame

  • Fast on roads and mellow gravel

Cons
  • 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

Key Quotes
The Marin Gestalt X10 is a mountain biker’s gravel bike.
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It’s fun and flickable, aware that a bit of instability can be enjoyable.
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The Gestalt X has proven to be a terrific and impressively versatile bike, despite how tight my initial requirements were for it.
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The 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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Cycling Tips
2020 Marin Gestalt X10 gravel bike review: The wheelie machine - CyclingTips

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. […]

Highs
  • Loves to wheelie, fun when it gets in over its head on technical trail.

Lows
  • Brakes are terrible, 1x only could be an issue for some.

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BikeRadar
Marin Gestalt X11 review

Feb 2019 · Warren Rossiter

A great value gravel bike designed by mountain bikers that will work for everyone

Highs
  • Great handling

  • Smartly equipped and smartly priced

Lows
  • Weirdly shaped saddle

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off.road.cc
Marin Gestalt X11 review

Sep 2018

If you want a gravel bike that doesn’t shy away from challenging and technical terrain but is right at home on the daily commute and long adventure ride, the new Gestalt X11 is a really solid choice. A gravel bike for mountain bikers, the handling and stability is a highlight and the dropper post, activated by the redundant SRAM left-hand shifter, is a bonus on steep terrain. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £1000 Hyper gravel you say?

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Velo
Marin Gestalt X11

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.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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 StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorGloss Grey / Blue/roarange

Fork

Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered 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 16º Flared Drop

Saddle

Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite

Seatpost

TranzX YSP38J Dropper Post, 105mm/85mm Travel, 27.2mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

-

Grips

Marin Shock Absorbing Perforated Tape

Groupset
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

Shimano 11-Speed, 11-42T

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

TypeShimano GRX 600 Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX Hydraulic w/ Shifter and Integrated Dropper Lever

Wheels
Rims

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, 30mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

Front Hub

Forged Aluminum Alloy, 100x12mm, 32H

Rear Hub

Forged Aluminum Alloy, 142x12mm, 32H

Tires

Schwalbe G-One Performance, 700Cx40mm, Folding Bead

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