DSX 1
OverviewAbout the Marin DSX 1
The Marin DSX 1 is a gravel bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $1,449.99. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
SizingWhat size DSX 1 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| S | 157 to 165 cm | 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M | 165 to 175 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| L | 175 to 183 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 0 in |
| XL | 183 cm and over | 6 ft 0 in and over |
Rider heights from Marin's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Marin
- Model year
- 2025
- Category
- Gravel
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $1,449.99, RRP AUD (BikesOnline)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize Medium
- Stack
- 572.5 mm
- Reach
- 405 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.41
- Head angle
- 69.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 74 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1060 mm
- Chainstay
- 425 mm
- BB drop
- 80 mm
- Standover
- 700.51 mm
- Fork rake
- 50 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano CUES U6000
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 10
- Crank
- Forged Alloy, hollow spindle, steel narrow-wide chainring
- Chainrings
- 42
- Cassette
- Shimano CUES CSLG300
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano CUES U6000GS, with clutch
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-R285 Flat Mount Hydraulic
- Rotors
- 160/160
- Wheelset
- Marin Aluminum Double Wall rims, Forged Aluminum hubs, 32H
- Rim internal width
- 21 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45
- Fork material
- full carbon, tapered steerer
- Thru-axle
- 142x12mm rear, 100x12mm front
- Seatpost
- Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
- Cockpit
- Marin MiniRiser handlebar, Marin 3D Forged Alloy stem
- Saddle
- Marin DSX
- Mounts
- mudguard and rack mounts, dropper post compatible
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.41 gives a long and low, racier riding position.
- Steering
- A 69.5 deg head angle points to stable, relaxed steering.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.88 is a low climbing gear that still handles steep pitches.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (marinbikes.com product page (DSX 1, 2025.1 spec)), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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