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2018 Marin

Gestalt

An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and promax mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

869 US$(747 €)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetClaris
BrakesPromax Mechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Gestalt
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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)

63 km/h

Gestalt

58 km/h

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Reviews

Summary

The Marin Gestalt is celebrated for its versatility, excelling as a gravel bike that bridges the gap between road and off-road cycling. Its lightweight aluminum frame, carbon fork, and SRAM 1x drivetrain are frequently praised, alongside its ability to handle a variety of terrains with ease. However, some reviews note its weight and tyre limitations in muddy conditions as drawbacks.

Pros
  • Versatile design suitable for both trails and tarmac

  • Lightweight, butted aluminum frame with a carbon fork

  • SRAM 1x drivetrain simplifies gear changes

  • Internal cable routing and integrated rack mounts

  • Budget-friendly price tag

Cons
  • Quite heavy

  • Tyres lack grip in mud

  • Basic wheel set-up

  • Not the fastest on the road

Key Quotes
It’s not just okay at everything, it’s really good at a lot of tasks.
Bicycling
The Marin Gestalt 2 is an absolute blast to ride off-road.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
The Gestalt’s trump card is its versatility.
Cyclist logoCyclist
A gravel bike for mountain bikers
off.road.cc logooff.road.cc

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BikeRadar
Marin Gestalt X11 review

feb 2019 · Warren Rossiter

A great value gravel bike designed by mountain bikers that will work for everyone

Highs
  • Great handling

  • Smartly equipped and smartly priced

Lows
  • Weirdly shaped saddle

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off.road.cc
Marin Gestalt X11 review

sept 2018

If you want a gravel bike that doesn’t shy away from challenging and technical terrain but is right at home on the daily commute and long adventure ride, the new Gestalt X11 is a really solid choice. A gravel bike for mountain bikers, the handling and stability is a highlight and the dropper post, activated by the redundant SRAM left-hand shifter, is a bonus on steep terrain. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £1000 Hyper gravel you say?

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Velo
Marin Gestalt X11

mar 2018 · Chris Case

If you’re built for the long haul, or want a bike to serve as both your adventure steed and daily commuter, the Marin Gestalt is built for you.

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: MARIN GESTALT 3

sept 2017 · Troy Templin

All-in-one adventure bike

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Cyclist
Marin Gestalt 3 review

jun 2017 · Marc Abbott

An all-road 1X machine with versatility as standard

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road.cc
Marin Gestalt 3

ago 2016 · Mat Brett

A very capable aluminium rugged road bike that's versatile enough for weekday commuting and weekend adventures

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Cycling Weekly
Marin Gestalt 2

may 2016 · Paul Norman

The Marin Gestalt 2 is a gravel bike with a ten speed single ring set-up which mimics SRAM's 11-speed single ring groupsets without the expense. How does it stack up?

Highs
  • Budget single ring drivetrain

  • Really low gears for steep off-road

  • Mudguard and rack mounts add flexibility

Lows
  • Quite heavy

  • Cables not fully weatherproof

  • Tyres lack grip in mud

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Bicycling
Tested: The Versatile Marin Gestalt 2

mar 2016 · Leah Flickinger

A multitalented road bike that’s really fun to ride

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Series 2 Beyond Road, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Relieved Head Tube and BB, Internal Cable Routing, Disc Specific Forged Dropouts w/ Mudguard and Rack Mounts

Fork

6061 Aluminum, Straight-Blade, Post-Mount Disc

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Bearing Square Taper

Headset

FSA No.8B

Stem

Marin 3D Forged Alloy

Handlebar

Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 12º Flared Drop

Saddle

Marin Beyond Road Concept

Seatpost

Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Commute Platform

Grips

Marin Perforated Tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Claris 8-Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Claris

Crank

FSA Tempo Compact, 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano Claris 2x8-Speed

Cassette

SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T

Chain

KMC X8

Brakes

Promax Render R Road Mechanical Disc

TypePromax Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters

Wheels
Rims

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 19mm Inner, 25mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

Spokes

14g Black Stainless Steel

Front Hub

Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

Rear Hub

Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H

Tires

WTB, Exposure Comp, 700Cx32, Wire Bead

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