{"product_id":"marin-dsx-1-green-silver","title":"Marin DSX 1 (Green Silver)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-style:italic;font-size:18px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f7f7f7;padding:16px;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eOverview\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy You'll Like It\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA carbon fork at an aluminium-frame price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGearing built for real hills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic stopping power, flat-mount simplicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTektro HD-R285 flat-mount hydraulic disc brakes give strong, consistent braking in the wet without the bulkier post-mount hardware of older disc standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide tyres that handle the unexpected\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWTB Riddler 700x45 tyres roll efficiently on smooth gravel and tarmac but have enough volume for looser, rougher sections without feeling out of their depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the long haul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMudguard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e: Series 3 DSX, 6061 aluminium, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, flat-mount disc, 142x12mm thru-axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full carbon, tapered steerer, 12mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, fender eyelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock\u003c\/strong\u003e: N\/A - rigid fork, no suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e: External sealed cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain\u003c\/strong\u003e: KMC LG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank\u003c\/strong\u003e: Forged alloy, hollow spindle, 1x, 42T steel narrow-wide chainring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShift Levers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano CUES, 10-speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassette\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano CUES CSLG300, 10-speed, 11-48T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Derailleur\u003c\/strong\u003e: N\/A - 1x drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Derailleur\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano CUES U6000GS, with clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip\/Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin MTB grips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin MiniRiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin 3D forged alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin DSX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeatpost\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin alloy, rigid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Brake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tektro HD-R285 flat-mount hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Brake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tektro HD-R285 flat-mount hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin double-wall aluminium rim (21mm inner), forged aluminium hub (100x12mm), 32H, 14g black stainless spokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin double-wall aluminium rim (21mm inner), forged aluminium hub (142x12mm), 32H, 14g black stainless spokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e: WTB Riddler, 700x45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e: WTB Riddler, 700x45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nylon platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImported By: Ciclo Essentials Private Limited, B-55A, Sahakar Marg, Jaipur - 302005, India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Quantity: 1N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. 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