DSX 2
OverviewAbout the Marin DSX 2
The Marin DSX 2 is a gravel bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $1,799.99 at BikesOnline. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
How it comparesThe DSX 2 against similarly priced bikes
- At $1,799.99 it costs less than 80% of the 80 gravel bikes we list.
- Head angle: 69.5 degrees, slacker, so steadier on descents than the middle of similarly priced gravel bikes (71.0 degrees).
- Reach (size M): 405 mm, longer, so a more stretched position than the middle of similarly priced gravel bikes (388 mm).
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.82, about the same as similarly priced gravel bikes (middle 0.85).
- Gears at the back: 12-speed, more than the middle of similarly priced gravel bikes (10-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 45 mm, wider than the middle of similarly priced gravel bikes (40 mm).
Closest alternatives on price
$73 less · 9-speed vs 12-speed · mechanical brakes · 38 mm tyres vs 45 mm
$99 more · 9-speed vs 12-speed · mechanical brakes · 38 mm tyres vs 45 mm
$100 less · 11-speed vs 12-speed · 32 mm tyres vs 45 mm
$100 more · 10-speed vs 12-speed
Compare the DSX 2 with the two closest side by side
Compared with the 23 similar gravel bikes on BikeFinder priced $1,250 to $2,450, using each bike's published specs and the price shown on its page.
SizingWhat size DSX 2 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| S | 160 to 168 cm | 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 6 in |
| M | 168 to 178 cm | 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| L | 178 to 188 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XL | 188 to 193 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 4 in |
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
- Category
- Gravel
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Deore 1x12
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $1,799.99 at BikesOnline, was $1,999.99. In stock, checked 3 Nov 2026.
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 M
- Stack
- 572.5 mm
- Reach
- 405 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.41
- Head angle
- 69.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 74 deg
- Chainstay
- 425 mm
- BB drop
- 80 mm
- Standover
- 700.5 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 Deore
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Marin Forged Aluminum
- Chainrings
- 42
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore CS-M6100, 10-51T, 12-Speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore RDM6100, 12-Speed
- Brakes
- Shimano BR-MT201/R300 Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
- Rim internal width
- 21 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45c
- Fork material
- Carbon
- Seatpost
- Marin Alloy
- Cockpit
- Marin 3D Forged Alloy / Marin MiniRiser
- Saddle
- Marin DSX
- UDH
- Yes
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 0.82 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
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 (BikesOnline product page (specification list and geometry table)), verified 2026-11-03. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
Where to buyStockist
BikeFinder is an independent directory. We link to retailers; prices and stock are set by the seller and shown as at the date checked. This is an affiliate link. If you buy through it BikeFinder may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.