Reid Firetrail 1 Dropbar vs Marin Nicasio 1
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.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $999.99Lowest | $1,169.99 | |
| RRP | $999.99 | $1,169.99 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (Reid Cycles, checked 27 Oct 2026) | RRP AUD (BikesOnline) | |
| Retailers | Reid Cycles | BikesOnline | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Gravel | Gravel | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Model year | Not published | 2025 | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Fork | Gravel specific fork | steel (CrMo) | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Double wall alloy rims, 12mm front thru axle | Marin alloy double wall | |
| Wheel size | Not published | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 45c (Kenda) | 700x40c | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | LTWOO 2x8 | Shimano Claris | |
| Shifting | 2x | Mechanical, 2x | |
| Crank | Not published | FSA Tempo Compact | |
| Chainrings | 50/34 | 50/34 | |
| Cassette | Not published | Shimano HG31 | |
| Cassette speeds | 8 | 8 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | Not published | 1.06 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | Not published | 4.55 | |
| Gearing character | Not published | Endurance gearing | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Tektro MD-U310 mechanical disc brake | Promax Render R mechanical disc | |
| Rotors | 160mm | 160/160 | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | Not published | 54 | |
| Stack | Not published | 578 mm | |
| Reach | Not published | 380 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | Not published | 1.52 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | Not published | 71.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | Not published | 74.0 deg | |
| Wheelbase | Not published | 1,024 mm | |
| Chainstay | Not published | 430 mm | |
| BB drop | Not published | 76 mm | |
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- Marin Nicasio 1 (size 54) is the baseline.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. No full geometry published for: Reid Firetrail 1 Dropbar.
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.