Hopping up to a higher-spec Series 3 aluminum frame, the Marin DSX 1 has a whole heap of upgrades over the base spec version. Bolt-thru axles add stiffness and a carbon fork drops the weight and adds even more mounting points for bikepacking bags. There’s also an 11-speed 1X Shimano Deore drivetrain, WTB Riddler tires, Tektro hydraulic brakes and plenty of reliable Marin components.

KEY UPGRADES FROM THE DSX
Series 3 aluminum frame w/thru axles
Full carbon fiber fork
Wide-range Shimano Deore 11-speed drivetrain
Tektro hydraulic disc brakes

SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME Series 3 DSX, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle
FORK Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets
RIM Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, Disc Specific
HUB REAR Forged Aluminum Alloy, 142x12mm, Disc, 32H
HUB FRONT Forged Aluminum, 100x12mm, Disc, 32H
SPOKES NIPPLES 14g Black Stainless Steel
TIRES WTB Riddler, 700Cx45mm
DERAILLEUR REAR Shimano Deore, RDM5100, 11-Speed
DERAILLEUR FRONT -
SHIFT LEVER Shimano Deore, SLM5100, 11-Speed
CRANKSET Forged Aluminum, 42T Steel Narrow Wide Chainring
BOTTOM BRACKET Sealed Cartridge
CHAIN KMC X11
CASSETTE Shimano, CSM5100, 11-Speed, 11-51T
BRAKES FRONT Tektro HD-R280 Flat Mount Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
BRAKES REAR Tektro HD-R280 Flat Mount Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Tektro Hydraulic
HANDLEBAR Marin MiniRiser
STEM Marin 3D Forged Alloy
GRIPS Marin MTB
HEADSET FSA No.42 ACB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2”
SEATPOST Marin Alloy
SADDLE Marin DSX
PEDALS Marin Oso OEM Nylon Platform
EXTRAS Bolt-On Thru-Axles F and R

Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.