Marin Gestalt 2 Gravel Bike 2026

Get gravel right with Gestalt 2's Series 3 Aluminum frame and carbon fork. Rough roads and winding trails become the story not the bit to ignore. Stash snacks and tools with our Bear Box storage. Wide 40mm tires and tubeless-ready rims stick to loose surfaces. Flared bars boost control when things get sketchy. CUES hydraulic disc brakes stop in all conditions, and the CUES drivetrain’srange tackles steeper climbs and faster flats. Rack and fender mounts add versatility for any adventure.

Our Series 3 Aluminum is responsive, supple and comfortable – long distance adventures are gobbled up. Out front, the carbon fork dampens vibrations on rough terrain without adding weight. Together they make the bike feel planted and confident, ready to handle washboard, gravel, tarmac or any surface you throw at it. Internal cable routing keeps things clean, and forged dropouts with thru-axles boost efficient power transfer.

SRAM’s Universal Derailleur Hanger is the ultimate upgrade and maintenance life hack. Gestalt is compatible with SRAM’s Full Mount derailleurs – upgrade down the line with no will-it-fit worries. The hanger is widely available and universal – if it needs replacing it’s easy to find and simple to fit.

The Series 3 Aluminum frame gets our neat solution for gear stashing – the Bear Box internal downtube storage comes with a bag included so can stow tools, spare tubes and snacks inside the frame rather than on your back. Make your bike do the work instead of your back – there’s less weight on your shoulders to ride free.

Shimano GRX 10-speed drivetrain is where Gestalt 2 breaks away. A 46/30T compact crankset paired with an 11-36T cassette gives you finer gear increments. Nail the perfect ratio whether you're grinding up steep passes or spinning on the flats. Shimano hydraulic disc brakes bite hard with precision and control – no hand fatigue after long days in the saddle.

Tubeless-ready rims are waiting to transform gravel riding. Simply add some tubeless sealant and valves and drop tire pressure without fear of pinch flats – lower pressure grips loose surfaces and eats up rough ground for a smoother ride.

Wide 40mm Delium Rifter tires stick to sketchy terrain, while 16-degree flared drop bars boost control on technical descents. Rack and fender mounts let you build this bike your way – bikepacking or commuting, it's ready to explore.

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