Nicasio+
OverviewAbout the Marin Nicasio+
The Marin Nicasio+ is a gravel bike, built on a chromoly frame, listed at $1,299.99 at BikesOnline. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
How it comparesThe Nicasio+ against similarly priced bikes
- At $1,299.99 it costs less than 90% of the 80 gravel bikes we list.
- Head angle: 71.5 degrees, about the same as similarly priced gravel bikes (middle 71.3 degrees).
- Reach (size M): 380 mm, shorter, so a more upright position than the middle of similarly priced gravel bikes (394 mm).
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.91, about the same as similarly priced gravel bikes (middle 0.89).
- Gears at the back: 9-speed, about the same as similarly priced gravel bikes (middle 9-speed).
Closest alternatives on price
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$100 less · aluminium frame · 10-speed vs 9-speed
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Compare the Nicasio+ with the two closest side by side
Compared with the 12 similar gravel bikes on BikeFinder priced $900 to $1,750, using each bike's published specs and the price shown on its page.
SizingWhat size Nicasio+ do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 152 to 160 cm | 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in |
| S | 160 to 168 cm | 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 6 in |
| M | 168 to 175 cm | 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| L | 175 to 183 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 0 in |
| XL | 183 to 188 cm | 6 ft 0 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XXL | 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
- Model year
- 2025
- Category
- Gravel
- Frame
- Chromoly
- Wheel size
- 650b
- Drivetrain
- microSHIFT SWORD 1x9
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Price
- $1,299.99 at BikesOnline, was $1,699.99. 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
- 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
- 752 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
- microSHIFT SWORD
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 9
- Crank
- FSA Vero Pro, Narrow Wide, 42T
- Chainrings
- 42
- Cassette
- microSHIFT 9-Speed, 11-46T
- Rear derailleur
- microSHIFT SWORD Black, 1x9 w/ Clutch Mech
- Brakes
- Tektro MDC400, Road Mechanical, 160mm Rotor
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- Marin Aluminium Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Disc Specific
- Rim internal width
- 25 mm
- Stock tyre
- 650bx47
- Fork material
- Steel
- Seatpost
- Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
- Cockpit
- Marin 3D Forged Alloy / Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 16 deg Flared Drop
- Saddle
- Marin Beyond Road Concept
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 0.91 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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