MSRP | $1,239 | $1,699 | $1,299 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Clearance | 42c | 42c | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Deore | GRX 400, Tiagra | Deore |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 2 × 10 | 1 × 11 |
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Summary | The Marin DSX 2, Norco Search XR A2, and Norco Search XR Flat Bar are all aluminum frame gravel bikes. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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: Brown / Yellow | Butted X6 Aluminum Color: Brown / Yellow | Butted X6 Aluminum Color: Brown / Yellow |
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Fork | Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets | Search XR Carbon | Search XR Carbon |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed Outboard Bearing | Shimano BB-RS500 PF86 | Sealed Bearing PF86 |
Headset | FSA No.42 ACB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2” | Integrated Sealed Bearing | Integrated Sealed Bearing |
Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy | Norco SL Aluminum | Aluminum |
Handlebar | Marin MiniRiser | Norco Super Flare Aluminum, 16deg Flare, 42cm (45.5, 48, 50.5), 44cm (53, 55.5), 46cm (58, 60.5) | Aluminum, 620mm (50, 53), 640mm (55, 58, 60), 15mm Rise |
Saddle | Marin DSX | Selle Royal Vivo, Mag Rails | Selle Royal Vivo, Mag Rails |
Seatpost | Marin Alloy | Norco Aluminum, 27.2mm | Aluminum, 27.2mm |
Pedals | Commute Platform | City | |
Grips | Marin MTB | Norco Griptacular Shockproof Tape | Lock On Grip |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 12-Speed | Shimano GRX RD-RX400 Shadow RD+ | Shimano Deore SL-M5100 |
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Front Derailleur | - | Shimano GRX FD-RX400 | |
Crank | Forged Aluminum, 42T Steel Narrow Wide Chainring | Shimano GRX FC-RX600, 46/30T, 170mm (50.5), 172.5mm (53, 55.5), 175mm (58, 60.5) | Alloy 2 Piece Narrow Wide, 40T, 170mm (50.5), 172.5mm (53, 55.5), 175mm (58, 60.5) |
Shifters | Shimano Deore 12-Speed | Shimano Tiagra ST-4700 | Shimano Deore SL-M5100 11spd |
Cassette | Shimano Deore 12-Speed, 10-51T | Shimano CS-HG50, 11-36T, 10 Speed | Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-51T, 11 Speed |
Chain | KMC X12 | KMC X10 | KMC X11 |
Brakes | Shimano MT201/UR300 Flat Mount Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor | Front: Tektro MD-C550 Dual-Piston Mechanical Disc, Rear: Tektro MD-C550 Dual-Piston Mechanical Disc | Front: Tektro HD-R280 Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Tektro HD-R280 Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimao Hydraulic | Shimano Tiagra ST-4700 | Tektro 3-Finger Hydraulic, Reach Adjust |
Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, Disc Specific | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 32H, 650b (45.5, 48), 700c (50.5-60.5) | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 32H, 650b (45.5, 48), 700c (50.5-60.5) |
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Front Hub | Forged Aluminum, 100x12mm, Centerlock, 32H | Alloy 12x100mm, 6 Bolt | Alloy 12x100mm, 6 Bolt |
Rear Hub | Shimano Forged Aluminum, 142x12mm, Microspline, Centerlock, 32H | Alloy 12x142mm, HG, 6 Bolt | Alloy 12x142mm, HG, 6 Bolt |
Tires | WTB Riddler, 700Cx45mm | Front: Vittoria Terreno Dry, 38mm, Rear: Vittoria Terreno Dry, 38mm | Front: Vittoria Terreno Dry 38mm, Rear: Vittoria Terreno Dry 38mm |
Disc Rotors | Tektro 160mm | Tektro 160mm |