XR = xtra rad. Early 2024, I started to get the itch to get a new bike. I’ve been riding my carbon fiber Specialized Roubaix for almost 9 years and I wanted something different. I wanted wide tires and wide gearing with clutch. I wanted hydraulic disc brakes and tubeless tires. I wanted it to be not carbon and be able to go bike camping. I looked at a large number of gravel bikes and compared geometries. It took me 6 weeks before I settled on this bike. The deciding factor on this bike was the geometry. Progressive gravel geo that mimics modern trail bikes with slack head tube angles (67.5 degrees) and longer reach with short stem. The short chainstays (425mm) can fit up to 29x2.0 or 700x50. There’s only one other bike on the market like it and it’s the carbon Evil Chamois Hagar that costs almost twice as much for just the frame.
Frame:
Marin Gestalt XR, Series 3 Beyond Road, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle
Fork/Headset:
Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
FSA Gossamer MegaExo 170mm
Pedals:
Shimano XT
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano CS-M5100 11-Speed, 11-51TCassette, FSA Gossamer MegaExo 42T, Shimano HG701 11-speed chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano GRX GX810 shifters, 1x11-Speed, Integrated Dropper Lever
, Shimano GRX RDX812, Shadow w/ Clutch
rear derailleur, modded with Shimano XT M8000 derailleur cages
Saddle/Seatpost:
TranzX YSP38J 70mm dropper post, Brooks C17 saddle
Brakes:
Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Specialized Roval Terra C 100x12mm, WTB Venture 700x50
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Specialized Roval Terra C 142x12mm, WTB Venture 700x50
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
I modded the rear derailleur with a Shimano XT M8000 cages so it can accommodate a 11-51 cassette. It’s a straight mullet set up.
I also upgraded the wheels and tires. I have the space for 700x50 and I will use it.
Added by retroawesomeness. Last updated 8 months ago.
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cyclocross, gestalt, gravel-bike, marin, monstercross, progressive, road-bike
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