The Marin Nicasio 1 is a gravel bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $1,169.99. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
aluminiumdisc brakegravel
SizingWhat size Nicasio 1 do I need?
cm
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
Marin Nicasio 1 size chart
Size
Rider height
In feet
47
under 152 cm
under 5 ft 0 in
50
152 to 160 cm
5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in
52
160 to 168 cm
5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 6 in
54
168 to 175 cm
5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 9 in
56
175 to 183 cm
5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 0 in
58
183 to 188 cm
6 ft 0 in to 6 ft 2 in
60
188 cm and over
6 ft 2 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
47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60
Availability
No longer sold new in Australia
Price
$1,169.99, 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 54
Marin Nicasio 1, size 54. Published geometry, drawn to scale.
Stack
578 mm
Reach
380 mm
Stack/reach
1.52
Head angle
71.5 deg
Seat angle
74 deg
Wheelbase
1024 mm
Chainstay
430 mm
BB drop
76 mm
Standover
757 mm
Fork rake
50 mm
GearingRatios
1.06lowest (climbing)
4.55highest (speed)
Endurance gearing
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
Groupset
Shimano Claris
Shifting
Mechanical
Drive
2x
Speeds
8
Crank
FSA Tempo Compact
Chainrings
50/34
Cassette
Shimano HG31
Rear derailleur
Shimano Claris
Brakes
Promax Render R mechanical disc
Rotors
160/160
Wheelset
Marin alloy double wall
Rim internal width
19 mm
Stock tyre
700x40c
Tubeless
Yes
Fork material
steel (CrMo)
BB standard
square taper
Seatpost
Marin alloy, 27.2mm
Cockpit
Marin butted alloy bar, 3D-forged stem
Saddle
Marin Beyond Road
Mounts
fender and rack mounts
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
Position
Stack-to-reach 1.52 gives a balanced, endurance riding position.
Steering
A 71.5 deg head angle points to balanced steering.
Climbing
Lowest ratio 1.06 is endurance-friendly gearing.
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), verified 2026-09-06. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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