Reid Firetrail 1 Dropbar vs Marin DSX
A side by side comparison of two gravel bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Reid Firetrail 1 Dropbar is the lower-priced of the two.
Key differences
- Price: the Firetrail 1 Dropbar costs $200 less at the prices shown.
- Gearing: 2x8 LTWOO 2x8 on the Firetrail 1 Dropbar, 1x9 microSHIFT Advent on the DSX.
Worked out from each bike's published specification and the price shown on its page. The full side by side table and a to-scale geometry overlay are below.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $799.99Lowest | $999.99 | |
| RRP | $999.99 | $999.99 | |
| Price source | At Reid Cycles, was $999.99. In stock, checked 27 Oct 2026. | At BikesOnline, was $1,299.99. In stock, checked 3 Nov 2026. | |
| Retailers | Reid Cycles | BikesOnline | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Gravel | Gravel | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Fork | Gravel specific fork | Steel | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Double wall alloy rims, 12mm front thru axle | Marin Aluminium Double Wall, 21mm Inner, Disc Specific | |
| Wheel size | Not published | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 45c (Kenda) | 700x45c | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | LTWOO 2x8 | microSHIFT Advent | |
| Shifting | 2x | Mechanical, 1x | |
| Crank | Not published | Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow-Wide Chainring | |
| Chainrings | 50/34 | 38 | |
| Cassette | Not published | SunRace, 11-46T, 9-Speed | |
| Cassette speeds | 8 | 9 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | Not published | 0.83 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | Not published | 3.45 | |
| Gearing character | Not published | Very low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Tektro MD-U310 mechanical disc brake | Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic Disc | |
| Rotors | 160mm | 160mm | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | Not published | M | |
| Stack | Not published | 572.5 mm | |
| Reach | Not published | 405 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | Not published | 1.41 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | Not published | 69.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | Not published | 74.0 deg | |
| Chainstay | Not published | 425 mm | |
| BB drop | Not published | 80 mm | |
Geometry overlay
None of these bikes has a full published geometry chart in our data yet, so there is nothing to draw to scale. Add a bike marked "geometry" in the search to see the overlay.
BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.