Marin DSX 1 (Green Silver)
740692001
A rigid gravel bike for the rider who wants a carbon fork's road feel with a wide-tyre, bikepacking-ready aluminium frame underneath it, built for everything between smooth tarmac and loose gravel.
Overview
The DSX 1 sits on a Series 3 DSX 6061 aluminium frame with a tapered head tube, internal cable routing and flat-mount disc brakes - a modern gravel-specific layout rather than a repurposed road frame. The standout spec at this price point is the full-carbon fork with a tapered steerer and thru-axle, which takes the edge off road vibration and small hits in a way an aluminium fork can't quite match.
It runs a Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain with a wide-range 11-48T cassette and a 42T chainring, giving genuinely low gearing for loaded or hilly gravel riding, Tektro HD-R285 flat-mount hydraulic disc brakes for consistent stopping in all conditions, and WTB Riddler 700x45 tyres that roll efficiently on hardpack while still handling loose and broken surfaces. A rigid alloy seatpost keeps things simple, while mudguard and rack mounts leave the door open for commuting or light touring duty.
This is the bike for a rider who wants one capable machine for long gravel days, a mixed-terrain commute, or an entry into bikepacking - someone who values the comfort of a carbon fork and wide tyres over an all-carbon frame they may not need yet.
Why You'll Like It
A carbon fork at an aluminium-frame price
The full-carbon fork smooths out road vibration and small hits more effectively than an alloy fork, giving a noticeably calmer ride on rough gravel and broken tarmac.
Gearing built for real hills
The 42T chainring paired with an 11-48T cassette gives a genuinely low climbing gear, useful on loaded rides or steep gravel climbs where a narrower-range cassette runs out.
Hydraulic stopping power, flat-mount simplicity
Tektro HD-R285 flat-mount hydraulic disc brakes give strong, consistent braking in the wet without the bulkier post-mount hardware of older disc standards.
Wide tyres that handle the unexpected
WTB Riddler 700x45 tyres roll efficiently on smooth gravel and tarmac but have enough volume for looser, rougher sections without feeling out of their depth.
Ready for the long haul
Mudguard and rack mounts mean this bike can be set up for a wet-weather commute or a lightly loaded tour without hunting for adapter-based workarounds.
Who Is It For?
The DSX 1 suits a rider who wants a genuinely comfortable gravel bike for long days on mixed surfaces - smooth gravel roads, broken tarmac, and the odd rougher detour - without paying for a full-carbon frame they don't strictly need.
In India, that fits a weekend gravel rider exploring backroads and canal paths around the city, or a commuter who wants a single bike that handles potholed city roads during the week and longer gravel routes on the weekend. The wide tyre clearance and mudguard mounts also make it a realistic monsoon-season commuter.
It's also a solid first step into bikepacking: the frame's mounting points and the bike's all-round gravel geometry make it a reasonable platform to add bags to for a first multi-day trip, without committing to a dedicated touring bike.
Good to Know
The 27.2mm seatpost is dropper-compatible, so adding a dropper later for rougher descents is a straightforward upgrade rather than a frame-limited one. The flat-mount brake standard and 12-speed-equivalent hub spacing are current, widely supported standards, which keeps future wheel and brake part sourcing simple.
Technical Specifications
- Frame: Series 3 DSX, 6061 aluminium, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, flat-mount disc, 142x12mm thru-axle
- Fork: Full carbon, tapered steerer, 12mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, fender eyelets
- Shock: N/A - rigid fork, no suspension
- Bottom Bracket: External sealed cartridge
- Chain: KMC LG
- Crank: Forged alloy, hollow spindle, 1x, 42T steel narrow-wide chainring
- Shift Levers: Shimano CUES, 10-speed
- Cassette: Shimano CUES CSLG300, 10-speed, 11-48T
- Front Derailleur: N/A - 1x drivetrain
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000GS, with clutch
- Grip/Tape: Marin MTB grips
- Handlebar: Marin MiniRiser
- Stem: Marin 3D forged alloy
- Saddle: Marin DSX
- Seatpost: Marin alloy, rigid
- Front Brake: Tektro HD-R285 flat-mount hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
- Rear Brake: Tektro HD-R285 flat-mount hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
- Front Wheel: Marin double-wall aluminium rim (21mm inner), forged aluminium hub (100x12mm), 32H, 14g black stainless spokes
- Rear Wheel: Marin double-wall aluminium rim (21mm inner), forged aluminium hub (142x12mm), 32H, 14g black stainless spokes
- Front Tire: WTB Riddler, 700x45mm
- Rear Tire: WTB Riddler, 700x45mm
- Pedal: Nylon platform
Additional Information
- Country of Origin: China
- Imported By: Ciclo Essentials Private Limited, B-55A, Sahakar Marg, Jaipur - 302005, India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Bicycles
