{"product_id":"marin-gestalt-base-gloss-black","title":"Marin Gestalt Base (Black)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-style:italic;font-size:18px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f7f7f7;padding:16px;\"\u003eA dependable, all-road gravel bike for the rider who wants to swap smooth tarmac for gravel paths and back again without swapping bikes, built on a durable aluminium frame that keeps the entry cost honest without cutting corners on ride quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eOverview\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gestalt Base is Marin's entry point into the Gestalt family's 'Beyond Road' philosophy: a drop-bar bike that treats broken pavement, canal paths, and light gravel as part of the regular route rather than a special occasion. The Series 2 aluminium frame carries relieved tube junctions at the head tube and bottom bracket for a smoother ride over rough surfaces, while disc-specific forged dropouts and mudguard\/rack mounts mean it can be set up as a load-carrying commuter just as easily as a weekend explorer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's built around a Shimano Claris 2x8-speed groupset with integrated brake-lever shifting, an FSA Tempo Compact 50\/34T crankset, and a SunRace 11-32T cassette - a wide enough spread to spin up a loaded climb or hold speed on the flats. Tektro MD-C400 mechanical disc brakes with 160mm rotors give consistent stopping power in the wet, and WTB Exposure Comp 700x36c tyres (with clearance up to 700x45c) strike a balance between rolling speed on the road and grip when the tarmac runs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the bike for a rider who wants one machine for the commute, the Sunday gravel loop, and the occasional loaded tour - someone who'd rather spend on tyres and bags than on a second bike. In gloss black, it also reads as the more stealth, low-maintenance-looking option of the two Base colourways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy You'll Like It\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne bike, every surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flared drop bar and disc brakes give confident control whether you're descending tarmac or picking a line through loose gravel, so you're not limited to one type of road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom to grow your tyres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStock 700x36c tyres already smooth out broken pavement, and the frame and fork clear up to 700x45c, so you can go wider for rougher routes without swapping components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to carry your life, not just your legs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMudguard and rack mounts front and rear mean this bike is ready for a pannier-based commute or a multi-day tour without needing an aftermarket rack adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGearing that respects hills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 50\/34T compact crank paired with an 11-32T cassette gives a wide enough range for loaded climbs, which matters on Indian city gradients and hill-station approaches alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable stopping in the monsoon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMechanical disc brakes shrug off wet rims in a way that rim brakes can't, so braking feel stays consistent through the rainy months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gestalt Base suits a rider who commutes through the week and wants the same bike to handle a weekend gravel ride or a canal-path tour - someone who doesn't want a garage full of single-purpose bikes. The upright-but-efficient drop-bar position works equally well threading through city traffic and holding a pace on a longer out-of-town ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's also a sensible first drop-bar bike for someone moving up from a flat-bar hybrid: the Claris groupset and mechanical discs are easy to live with and simple for a local shop to service, which matters in cities where specialist road-bike mechanics can be harder to find outside the major metros.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Indian riders, the mounts for mudguards and a rear rack make this a realistic monsoon commuter as well as a weekend-tourer, and the wide tyre clearance means rough municipal road surfaces and broken edges don't rule out a ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 27.2mm alloy seatpost and compact drop bar keep standard-fit replacement parts easy to source. The mudguard and rack mounts are ready to go the day you want to add fenders for the rains or a rear pannier rack for touring - no adapters needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTyre clearance up to 700x45c means you can move to a wider, higher-volume tyre as your riding shifts from road to gravel, using the same frame and wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e: Series 2 Beyond Road, 6061 aluminium, internal cable routing, disc-specific forged dropouts with mudguard and rack mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFork\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6061 aluminium, straight-blade, post-mount disc\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 bearing, square taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain\u003c\/strong\u003e: KMC Z8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank\u003c\/strong\u003e: FSA Tempo Compact, 50\/34T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShift Levers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano Claris, 2x8-speed, integrated with brake levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassette\u003c\/strong\u003e: SunRace, 8-speed, 11-32T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Derailleur\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano Claris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Derailleur\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano Claris, 8-speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip\/Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin perforated bar tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin butted alloy, compact 16° flared drop\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 Beyond Road Concept\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeatpost\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin alloy, 27.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Brake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tektro MD-C400 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Brake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tektro MD-C400 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin aluminium double-wall rim (21mm inner width), forged aluminium 6-bolt disc hub, 24H, 14g black stainless spokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marin aluminium double-wall rim (21mm inner width), forged aluminium 6-bolt disc hub, 24H, 14g black stainless spokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e: WTB Exposure Comp, 700x36c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e: WTB Exposure Comp, 700x36c\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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