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So that leaves the question – is it an adventure
bike?
That all depends on what your definition of
adventure is. I’m a firm believer that you can
find adventure just about wherever you want
when you’re on a bicycle. So almost any bike
is an adventure bike. But fitting closer to the
norms of the marketing machines of the bike
industry, an adventure bike is something that
can tackle mixed terrain, and go further than a
gravel bike, and even be used for overnighters.
Given how balanced the handling is on the
Gestalt, and the fact it can take proper racks,
and not just bikepacking luggage, I think it
ticks a lot of boxes.
If your needs are for a bike that can crush
dirt roads and some overnighters, shrug off
a hilly commute, and handle some buff trails
now and then, the Marin Gestalt X11 might
be for you. At first I thought that it was just
another adventure bike or off road tourer with
a dropper post and a snazzy colour scheme.
But I think Marin nailed it with the Gestalt
name. It really delivered a lot more than I
expected from the spec sheet.RRP: $2699
WEIGHT: 11.2KG (AS TESTED)
AVAILABLE SIZES: XS, S, M, L (tested),
XL, XXL
Frame Material: 6061 Aluminium,
142x12 rear with flat mount brakes
FORK: Marin Carbon, Oversized steerer,
100x12mm
SHIFTERS: SRAM Rival 1x11
DERAILLEUR: SRAM Rival 1 11sp
CRANK: FSA Gossamer Pro, 42t
BOTTOM BRACKET : FSA MegaExo
threaded
CHAIN: KMC X-11
CASSETTE: SRAM XG-1150 11-42t, 11sp
HUBS: Alloy, through axle, 6 bolt disc
SPOKES: Stainless, black
RIMS: Marin, 30mm deep tubeless
compatible
TYRES: WTB Riddler TCS, 700x37c
BRAKES: SRAM Rival Hydraulic,
160/160mm
STEM: Marin 3D Forged alloy, 31.8mm
HANDLEBARS: Marin butted alloy,
flared drop and flat top.
SEATPOST: TransX YSP11 dropper,
105mm drop
SADDLE: Marin Beyond Road ConceptMARIN
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