DSX

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- Price: $799.00*
- Frame: Aluminium
- Size Range: S, M, L, XL
Size Rider height range S 5'2" to 5'6" M 5'6" to 5'10" L 5'10" to 6'2" XL 6'1" to 6'4" - Manufacturer’s suggested retail price may not include additional shipping or preparation charges. Please contact your local Marin dealer for a quote.
LONG DISTANCE MIXED SURFACE COMMUTING
GRAVEL RIDING
ADVENTURE ON AND OFF-ROAD RIDING
The most affordable member of the family, the Marin DSX feels high-end, but doesn’t blow your adventure budget. It has a Series 2 aluminum frame and fork, microSHIFT 9-speed drivetrain, Clark’s hydraulic brakes, WTB Riddler tires and plenty of reliable Marin components to complete the package.
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Specifications
Frame
Series 2 DSX, 6061 Aluminum, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, IS Disc Mount
Fork
6061 Aluminum, Straight-Blade, Disc Mount, Fender and Rack Eyelets
Rims
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Disc Specific
Hub, Rear
Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
Hub, Front
Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
Spoke, Nipples Nipples
14g Black Stainless Steel
Tires
WTB Riddler, 700Cx45mm
Derailleur, Rear
microSHIFT Advent 9, Clutch
Derailleur, Front
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Shift Lever
microSHIFT Advent 9 Trail
Crankset
Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow-Wide Chainring, 38T
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
Chain
KMC X9
Cassette
SunRace 9-Speed, 11-46T
Brake, Front
Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake, Rear
Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro Hydraulic
Handlebar
Marin Mini Riser
Stem
Marin 3D Forged Alloy
Grips
Marin MTB
Headset
FSA, Orbit CE No.8B
Seatpost
Marin Alloy
Saddle
Marin DSX
Pedals
Nylon Platform
Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.
Geometry

S | M | L | XL | |
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Stack | 544.4 | 572.5 | 600.6 | 628.7 |
Reach | 380 | 405 | 420 | 435 |
Headtube Angle | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° |
Headtube Length | 120 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
Seattube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
Seattube Length | 430 | 480 | 520 | 558 |
Toptube Effective | 536.1 | 569.2 | 592.2 | 615.3 |
BB Height | 279.5 | 279.5 | 279.5 | 279.5 |
BB Drop | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
Chainstay | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
Wheelbase | 1024.42 | 1060 | 1085.4 | 1110.9 |
Standover Height | 658.76 | 700.51 | 730.39 | 758.5 |
Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Seatpost Diameter | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 |
Handlebar Width | 640 | 680 | 680 | 680 |
Stem Length | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Crank Length | 170 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
All lengths in millimeters
Technology
SERIES 3 & SERIES 2 FRAMES
The DSX FS, 2, and 1 feature a butted and formed Series 3 6061 aluminum frame with internal routing, 142x12mm thru-axles, flat mount disc brakes, and rack and fender eyelets.
The DSX (base) model utilizes a Series 2 6061 aluminum frame with internal cable routing, and rack and fender eyelets.

TIRE CLEARANCE
The DSX comes stock with 700x45mm tires, with room for 700x50mm rubber.

DISC BRAKES
The DSX features the latest flat mount disc brake standard for smooth, controlled stopping in all conditions with minimal maintenance.

DROPPER POST ROUTING
Dropper posts are quickly becoming standard fare for gravel racers and riders that spend significant time on rough surfaces, and the DSX features internal dropper post routing for easy upgrades.