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2024 Marin

DSX FS

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

$1,599
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 60mm
ForkSuntour GVX
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
DSX FS
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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

DSX FS

36 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'5" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Marin DSX 2 review: I fell in love with this gravel-MTB hybrid, but I'd make a couple of upgrades | BikeRadar

Aug 2025 · Will Soffe

A flat-bar hybrid built for commuting, touring and gravel blasts

Highs
  • Responsive handling

  • Clever spec

  • Comfortable geometry

  • Visually pleasing package

Lows
  • Brakes lack power

  • Clunky cassette

  • No lock on grips

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off.road.cc
Marin DSX FS gravel bike review

May 2024

Gravel bikes are just mountain bikes from the ‘90s! We’ve heard this many times, and it looks like Marin has gone with that analogy with the DSX FS. Gravel is a wide-ranging genre that is morphing rapidly filling all of those gaps between road and MTB and I enjoy Marin’s take on things with this bike. It’s a lot of fun to ride because it feels relatively light and nimble, and can accommodate up to 2.1in knobby tyres meaning it’s not just restricted to hardpacked gravel tracks either.

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Cycling Tips
Marin DSX 2 gravel bike review: Budget flat-bar fun, but bring extra tubes - CyclingTips

Nov 2021 · James Huang

A fun and entertaining machine that won’t break the bank, but also a rough ride and a short reach.

Highs
  • Dedicated flat-bar frame design, very generous tire clearance, mostly smart spec, wallet-friendly pricing.

Lows
  • Reach could still be longer, non-tubeless tires and rims, rough ride quality.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Series 3 DSX, Supension Adjusted Geometry, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle

ColorGloss Black / Grey

Fork

SR/Suntour GVX LOR, 60mm Travel, Air Spring, Rebound Adjust, Lockout, Integrated Fender Mounts

Travel60mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Outboard Bearing

Headset

FSA No.42 ACB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2”

Stem

Marin 3D Forged Alloy

Handlebar

Marin Mini Riser

Saddle

Marin DSX

Seatpost

Marin Alloy

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon Platform

Grips

Marin MTB

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX, RD7100, 12-Speed

Front Derailleur

-

Crank

Forged Aluminum, 42T Steel Narrow Wide Chainring

Shifters

Shimano Deore, SLM6100, 12-Speed

Cassette

SunRace, 12-Speed, 11-51T

Chain

KMC X12

Brakes

Tektro HDR285 Flat Mount Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

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

Front Hub

Forged Aluminum, 100x12mm, Disc, 32H

Rear Hub

Forged Aluminum, 142x12mm, Disc Specific, 32H

Tires

Vee Tire Co. Rocket Man, 700Cx44mm

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