Compare: 2021 Marin DSX 1 vs DSX 2

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	DSX 12021 Marin	DSX 22021 Marin

MSRP	$1,069	$1,239
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Gravel	Gravel
	3.7	3.7
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore	Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 11	1 × 12
Brand Site	marinbikes.com	marinbikes.com
Summary	The Marin DSX 1 and Marin DSX 2 are both aluminum frame gravel bikes with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

DSX 1

DSX 2

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Gear Range

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 1

36 mph

DSX 2

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	DSX 12021 Marin	DSX 22021 Marin

Frame	Series 3 DSX, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle Color: Grey / Blue	Series 3 DSX, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle Color: Grey / Blue
Fork	Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets	Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets
Bottom Bracket	Sealed Cartridge	Sealed Outboard Bearing
Headset	FSA No.42 ACB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2”	FSA No.42 ACB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2”
Stem	Marin 3D Forged Alloy	Marin 3D Forged Alloy
Handlebar	Marin MiniRiser	Marin MiniRiser
Saddle	Marin DSX	Marin DSX
Seatpost	Marin Alloy	Marin Alloy
Pedals	Commute Platform	Commute Platform
Grips	Marin MTB	Marin MTB

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore 11-Speed	Shimano Deore 12-Speed
Front Derailleur	-	-
Crank	Forged Aluminum, 42T Steel Narrow Wide Chainring	Forged Aluminum, 42T Steel Narrow Wide Chainring
Shifters	Shimano Deore 11-Speed	Shimano Deore 12-Speed
Cassette	Sunrace 11-Speed, 11-51T	Shimano Deore 12-Speed, 10-51T
Chain	KMC X11	KMC X12
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Tektro Hydraulic	Shimao Hydraulic

Wheels

Rims	Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, Disc Specific	Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, Disc Specific
Front Hub	Forged Aluminum, 100x12mm, 32H	Forged Aluminum, 100x12mm, Centerlock, 32H
Rear Hub	Forged Aluminum Alloy, 142x12mm, 32H	Shimano Forged Aluminum, 142x12mm, Microspline, Centerlock, 32H
Tires	WTB Riddler, 700Cx45mm	WTB Riddler, 700Cx45mm

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