{"product_id":"marin-dsx-2-clay-orange","title":"Marin DSX 2 (Clay Orange)","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, stepped up with a wider-range 12-speed drivetrain for riders who want more gearing headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eOverview\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DSX 2 sits on the same Series 3 DSX 6061 aluminium platform as the rest of the DSX range - tapered head tube, internal cable routing, flat-mount disc brakes and a 142x12mm thru-axle - paired with a full-carbon fork that takes the edge off road vibration and small hits far better than an alloy fork at this price point. It's the step-up trim in the DSX line, built around a wider-range drivetrain rather than a different frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt runs a Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain with a 42T chainring and a huge 10-51T cassette, giving noticeably more low-end climbing gear and top-end spin-out room than the DSX 1's 10-speed setup, Shimano BR-MT201\/R300 hydraulic disc brakes on 160mm flat-mount rotors, and WTB Riddler 700x45 tyres for confident rolling across hardpack, loose gravel and broken tarmac alike. Mudguard and rack mounts keep commuting and light touring duty on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the bike for a rider who wants the DSX platform's comfort and versatility but with a wider gear range for steeper climbs or heavier loaded riding - someone who's decided the extra cassette range is worth the step up from the DSX 1.\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\u003eA genuinely wide gear range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 42T chainring paired with a 10-51T, 12-speed cassette gives both a very low climbing gear and a usable top end, a wider spread than the DSX 1's 10-speed setup offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimano hydraulic braking you can trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShimano BR-MT201\/R300 hydraulic disc brakes on 160mm flat-mount rotors give strong, consistent stopping power that holds up over long descents.\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 2 suits a rider who wants the DSX platform's all-round gravel comfort but expects to ride steeper climbs or carry more load than the DSX 1 is geared for - the wider-range 12-speed cassette is the main reason to choose this trim over its sibling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India, that fits a weekend gravel rider tackling hillier backroad routes, or a commuter who wants a single bike that handles potholed city roads during the week and longer, hillier 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 platform for a rider planning a loaded bikepacking trip with real climbing, where the extra low gear on offer here matters more than it does on flatter terrain.\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 thru-axle 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: Sealed outboard bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain\u003c\/strong\u003e: KMC X12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank\u003c\/strong\u003e: Forged aluminium, 1x, 42T steel narrow-wide chainring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShift Levers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano Deore SLM6100, 12-speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassette\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano Deore CS-M6100, 12-speed, 10-51T\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 Deore RDM6100, 12-speed\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, 27.2mm, dropper-compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Brake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano BR-MT201\/R300 hydraulic disc, flat mount, 160mm rotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Brake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano BR-MT201\/R300 hydraulic disc, flat mount, 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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