Zippy aluminum frames, carbon forks, heaps of tire clearance, low standover, dropper post compatibility and a whole load of options for bags and fenders. Based around the Gestalt X drop-bar, we made the DSX to feel like an MTB but still cut it on all of those adventures that would normally demand curly bars.
The Marin DSX 2 is built around a Series 3 aluminum frame and a lightweight, carbon fork that’s packed with mounting points for bikepacking gear. There’s also a 12-speed 1X Shimano Deore drivetrain, WTB Riddler tires, Tektro hydraulic brakes and plenty of reliable Marin components.
Key upgrades over the DSX 1:
Shimano Deore 6100 1x12 drivetrain
- Tektro R285 hydraulic disc brakes
Frame
Series 3 DSX, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle
Fork
Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets
Rim
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
Hub Rear
Forged Aluminum, 142x12mm, Disc Specific, 32H
Hub Front
Forged Aluminum, 100x12mm, Disc, 32H
Spokes Nipples
14g Black Stainless Steel
Tires
WTB Riddler, 700Cx45mm
Derailleur Rear
Shimano Deore, RDM6100, 12-Speed
Derailleur Front
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Shift Lever
Shimano Deore, SLM6100, 12-Speed
Crankset
Forged Aluminum, 42T Steel Narrow Wide Chainring
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Outboard Bearing
Chain
KMC X12
Cassette
SunRace, 12-Speed, 11-51T
Brakes Front
Tektro HDR285 Flat Mount Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor
Brakes Rear
Tektro HDR285 Flat Mount Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro Hydraulic
Handlebar
Marin MiniRiser
Stem
Marin 3D Forged Alloy
Grips
Marin MTB
Headset
FSA No.42 ACB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2”
Seatpost
Marin Alloy
Saddle
Marin DSX
Pedals
Nylon Platform
Extras
Bolt-On Thru-Axles F and R