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    $799$1,799
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    21.6 lbs
    2.6
    3.0
    SteelAluminum
    Fork
    SteelCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Claris, FSAApex
    Drivetrain
    2 × 81 × 11
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Nicasio is a steel frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2020 Nicasio
    2025 Checkpoint ALR 4
    Other Gravel bikes
    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)

    39 mph

    2020 Nicasio

    31 mph

    2025 Checkpoint ALR 4

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Series 1 Double Butted CrMo Beyond Road, 700C Wheels, Beyond Road Geometry, Fender and Rack Mounts, Disc Mount

    300 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle

    Fork

    CrMo, Fender and Rack Eyelets, IS Disc Mount

    Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Headset

    FSA No.8D, Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length

    Handlebar

    Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 12º Flared Drop

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width

    Saddle

    Marin Beyond Road Concept

    Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

    Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length

    Pedals

    Commute Platform

    Grips

    Marin Comfort Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Claris 8-Speed

    SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 42T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    Crank

    FSA Tempo Compact, 50/34T

    Size: 49, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length; Size: 52, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Claris 2x8-Speed

    SRAM Apex, 11 speed

    Cassette

    SunRace 8-Speed, 11-32T

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC Z8

    SRAM PC-1130, 11 speed

    Brakes

    Promax Render R Road Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor

    Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount

    Brake Levers

    Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 19mm Inner, Disc Specific

    Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve

    Spokes

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g stainless steel, black

    Front Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

    Tires

    Vee Tire, Apache Chief, 700Cx30, Wire Bead

    Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, centerlock, 160mm

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