Headlands 2
OverviewAbout the Marin Headlands 2
The Marin Headlands 2 is a gravel bike, built on a carbon frame, listed at $2,899.99 at BikesOnline. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
How it comparesThe Headlands 2 against similarly priced bikes
- At $2,899.99 it costs less than 56% of the 80 gravel bikes we list.
- Head angle: 70.5 degrees, about the same as similarly priced gravel bikes (middle 71.0 degrees).
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.82, about the same as similarly priced gravel bikes (middle 0.83).
- Gears at the back: 12-speed, about the same as similarly priced gravel bikes (middle 12-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 45 mm, about the same as similarly priced gravel bikes (middle 45 mm).
Closest alternatives on price
$59 more · 10-speed vs 12-speed
$99 more
$100 less · chromoly frame
$100 less · aluminium frame
Compare the Headlands 2 with the two closest side by side
Compared with the 27 similar gravel bikes on BikeFinder priced $2,050 to $3,900, using each bike's published specs and the price shown on its page.
SizingWhat size Headlands 2 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS (49) | 150 to 160 cm | 4 ft 11 in to 5 ft 3 in |
| S (52) | 160 to 168 cm | 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 6 in |
| M (54) | 168 to 175 cm | 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| L (56) | 175 to 183 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 0 in |
| XL (58) | 183 to 188 cm | 6 ft 0 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XXL (60) | 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
- Carbon
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- Shimano GRX 1x12
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS (49), S (52), M (54), L (56), XL (58), XXL (60)
- Price
- $2,899.99 at BikesOnline, was $4,299.99. 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 (54)
- Stack
- 569 mm
- Reach
- 372 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.53
- Head angle
- 70.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 73.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1013 mm
- Chainstay
- 420 mm
- BB drop
- 76 mm
- Standover
- 705 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 GRX
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Shimano GRX FC-RX820
- Chainrings
- 42
- Cassette
- Shimano CSM7100, 12-Speed, 10-51T
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano GRX RX822, 12-Speed, Shadow Plus With Clutch
- Brakes
- Shimano GRX RX820, Hydraulic Disc
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- Marin Aluminium Double Wall, 23mm Inner Width, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
- Rim internal width
- 23 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45c
- Max tyre clearance
- 50 mm
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- Carbon
- Seatpost
- TranzX YSP38J ( Size 49 to 54: 70mm Travel, Size 56 to 60: 110mm Travel, 27.2mm )
- Cockpit
- Marin 3D Forged Alloy / Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 16 deg Flared Drop
- Saddle
- Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite
- UDH
- Yes
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.53 gives a balanced, endurance riding position.
- Steering
- A 70.5 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.
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