Presidio 3
OverviewAbout the Marin Presidio 3
The Marin Presidio 3 is a commuter bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $1,499.99 at BikesOnline. An upright, practical bike for getting around town.
How it comparesThe Presidio 3 against similarly priced bikes
- At $1,499.99 it sits in the upper part of the range: 89% of the 10 commuter bikes we list cost less.
- Gears at the back: 8-speed, fewer than the middle of similarly priced commuter bikes (10-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 32 mm, narrower than the middle of similarly priced commuter bikes (41 mm).
Closest alternatives on price
same price · chromoly frame · 10-speed vs 8-speed · 60 mm tyres vs 32 mm
$301 less · 10-speed vs 8-speed · 42 mm tyres vs 32 mm
$451 less · 9-speed vs 8-speed · 40 mm tyres vs 32 mm
$701 less · 38 mm tyres vs 32 mm
Compare the Presidio 3 with the two closest side by side
Compared with the 4 similar commuter bikes on BikeFinder priced $750 to $2,400, using each bike's published specs and the price shown on its page.
SizingWhat size Presidio 3 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 146 to 155 cm | 4 ft 9 in to 5 ft 1 in |
| S | 152 to 165 cm | 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M | 163 to 178 cm | 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| L | 175 to 185 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| XL | 183 to 193 cm | 6 ft 0 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
- 2024
- Category
- Commuter
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- Gates Carbon Drive belt, Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal hub
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $1,499.99 at BikesOnline, was $1,799.99. 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
- 590 mm
- Reach
- 425 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.39
- Head angle
- 70.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 73.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1092 mm
- Chainstay
- 440 mm
- BB drop
- 70 mm
- Standover
- 747 mm
- Fork rake
- 50 mm
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Speeds
- 8
- Crank
- Gates Carbon Drive S150
- Chainrings
- 50
- Cassette
- Gates Carbon Drive CDN Center Track, 22T (Cog)
- Brakes
- Tektro R290 Flat-Mount Hydraulic Disc | Shimano U300 Flat Mount Hydraulic Disc
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- Marin Aluminium Double Wall, 25mm Tall, Disc Specific
- Stock tyre
- 700x32c
- Fork material
- Steel
- Seatpost
- Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
- Cockpit
- Marin 3D forged Alloy / Marin Alloy flat tio Riser
- Saddle
- Marin Fitness
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.39 gives a long and low, racier riding position.
- Steering
- A 70.5 deg head angle points to stable, relaxed steering.
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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