Compare: 2020 Marin Headlands 1 vs Headlands 2

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	Headlands 12020 Marin	Headlands 22020 Marin

MSRP	$2,399	$2,849
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Gravel	Gravel
	4.7	6.5
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c
Clearance	45c (700c) / 50c (27.5″)	45c (700c) / 50c (27.5″)
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Apex	GRX 800, FSA
Drivetrain	1 × 11	1 × 11
Seatpost	Rigid	Dropper
Brand Site	marinbikes.com	marinbikes.com
Summary	The Marin Headlands 1 and Marin Headlands 2 are both carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Headlands 2 has a dropper post, better components, and higher gearing.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

Headlands 1

Headlands 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)

35 mph

Headlands 1

36 mph

Headlands 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

	Headlands 12020 Marin	Headlands 22020 Marin

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 Tire Clearance: 45c (700c) / 50c (27.5″)	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 Tire Clearance: 45c (700c) / 50c (27.5″)
Fork	Marin Full Carbon w/ Taper Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets	Marin Full Carbon w/ Taper Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets
Bottom Bracket	External Sealed Cartridge Bearings	FSA MegaExo Threaded
Headset	FSA Orbit IS, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2”	FSA Orbit IS, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2”
Stem	Marin 3D Forged Alloy	Marin 3D Forged Alloy
Handlebar	Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 12º Flared Drop, Flat Top	Marin Butted Alloy, Flat Top, Compact 12º Flared Drop, Flat Top
Saddle	Marin Beyond Road Concept	Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite
Seatpost	Marin Alloy, 27.2mm	TranzX YSP11 Dropper Post, 105mm Travel, 27.2mm
Pedals	Commute Platform	Commute Platform
Grips	Marin Shock Absorbing Tape	Marin Shock Absorbing Tape

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM Apex 1x11-Speed	Shimano GRX Shadow w/ Clutch
Front Derailleur	-	-
Crank	Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow CrMo Spindle, Narrow-Wide 40T	FSA Gossamer Pro, Megatooth 42T Chainring, BB386EVO Alloy Spindle
Shifters	SRAM Apex 1x11-Speed	Shimano GRX GX8010, 1x11-Speed, Integrated Dropper Lever
Cassette	SunRace 11-Speed XD, 10-42T	SunRace 11-Speed XD, 10-42T
Chain	KMC X11	KMC X11
Brakes	SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc Disc, 160mm Rotor	Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers	SRAM Apex 1 DoubleTap	Shimano GRX Hydraulic w/ Shifter & Integrated Dropper Lever

Wheels

Rims	Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, 21mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible	Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, 21mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
Spokes	14g Black Stainless Steel
Front Hub	Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H	Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H
Rear Hub	Forged Aluminum Alloy, XD Driver, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H	Forged Aluminum Alloy, XD Driver, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H
Tires	Schwalbe G-One Performance, 700Cx40, Folding Bead	Schwalbe G-One Performance, 700Cx40, Folding Bead

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