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Gestalt
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and promax mechanical disc brakes.
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$869| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Promax Mechanical Disc |
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.
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
Quite heavy
Tyres lack grip in mud
Basic wheel set-up
Not the fastest on the road
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 WeeklyThe Gestalt’s trump card is its versatility.
CyclistA gravel bike for mountain bikers
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Feb 2019 · Warren Rossiter
A great value gravel bike designed by mountain bikers that will work for everyone
Great handling
Smartly equipped and smartly priced
Weirdly shaped saddle
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?
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.
Jun 2017 · Marc Abbott
An all-road 1X machine with versatility as standard
Aug 2016 · Mat Brett
A very capable aluminium rugged road bike that's versatile enough for weekday commuting and weekend adventures
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?
Budget single ring drivetrain
Really low gears for steep off-road
Mudguard and rack mounts add flexibility
Quite heavy
Cables not fully weatherproof
Tyres lack grip in mud
Mar 2016 · Leah Flickinger
A multitalented road bike that’s really fun to ride
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Commute Platform |
| Grips | Marin Perforated Tape |
| 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 Type: Promax Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters |
| 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 |
First added 3 September
Last updated 17 February
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