Headlands 3
OverviewAbout the Marin Headlands 3
The Marin Headlands 3 is a gravel bike, built on a carbon frame, listed at $3,799.99 at BikesOnline. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
How it comparesThe Headlands 3 against similarly priced bikes
- At $3,799.99 it sits in the upper part of the range: 59% of the 80 gravel bikes we list cost less.
- Head angle: 70.5 degrees, about the same as similarly priced gravel bikes (middle 71.0 degrees).
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.87, about the same as similarly priced gravel bikes (middle 0.87).
- Gears at the back: 13-speed, more than the middle of similarly priced gravel bikes (12-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 45 mm, about the same as similarly priced gravel bikes (middle 45 mm).
Closest alternatives on price
$189 more · 12-speed vs 13-speed
$200 more · 12-speed vs 13-speed
$300 less · aluminium frame · 12-speed vs 13-speed
$300 less · aluminium frame · 12-speed vs 13-speed
Compare the Headlands 3 with the two closest side by side
Compared with the 20 similar gravel bikes on BikeFinder priced $2,650 to $5,150, using each bike's published specs and the price shown on its page.
SizingWhat size Headlands 3 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
- SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1x13
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS (49), S (52), M (54), L (56), XL (58), XXL (60)
- Price
- $3,799.99 at BikesOnline, was $5,999.99. 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 (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
- SRAM Rival XPLR AXS
- Shifting
- Electronic
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 13
- Crank
- SRAM Rival XPLR
- Chainrings
- 40
- Cassette
- SRAM CS-XG-1351, 10-46T
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Rival XPLR, AXS, Wireless, 13-Speed
- Brakes
- SRAM Rival XPLR Flat-Mount Hydraulic Disc
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- Novatec G24 Carbon, 24mm Internal, 24 Hole, Disc Specific, Tubeless Ready
- Rim internal width
- 24 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45c
- Max tyre clearance
- 50 mm
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- Carbon
- Seatpost
- TranzX YSP38J, Size 49-54 70mm Travel, Size 56-60 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 0.87 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 (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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