Nicasio 2
OverviewAbout the Marin Nicasio 2
The Marin Nicasio 2 is a gravel bike, built on a chromoly frame, listed at $2,399. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
SizingWhat size Nicasio 2 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| 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
- Chromoly
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- Shimano GRX 2x10-speed
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60
- Price
- $2,399, RRP AUD (BikesOnline, checked 27 Sep 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 54
- Stack
- 582.5 mm
- Reach
- 380 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.53
- Head angle
- 71.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 74 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1024.4 mm
- Chainstay
- 430 mm
- BB drop
- 76 mm
- Standover
- 758.3 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 RX400
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 2x
- Speeds
- 10
- Crank
- Shimano GRX FC-RX600
- Chainrings
- 46/30
- Cassette
- Shimano HG-5010
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed
- Brakes
- Shimano BR-RX400 Hydraulic Disc
- Rotors
- 160/160
- Wheelset
- Marin Aluminum Double Wall rims, Forged Aluminum Alloy hubs, 32H
- Rim internal width
- 19 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- full carbon, tapered steerer
- Thru-axle
- 12mm bolt-on, front and rear
- Seatpost
- Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
- Cockpit
- Marin Butted Alloy Compact 16 degree flared drop bar, Marin 3D Forged Alloy stem
- Saddle
- Marin Beyond Road Concept
- Mounts
- fender and rack mounts, hidden kickstand mount
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.53 gives an upright, comfort-oriented riding position.
- Steering
- A 71.5 deg head angle points to balanced steering.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.83 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 (marinbikes.com product page (Nicasio 2)), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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