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Marin DSX 2
Cycling Plus UK
|May 2025
£1,229 A flat-bar hybrid for commuting, touring and gravel

Weight 10.96kg (M) Frame 6061 aluminium alloy Fork Carbon fibre Drivetrain Shimano Deore M6100 (12-speed) with Marin 40t crankset, KMC X12 chain, SunRace 11-51t cassette Brakes Tektro HD-R285 Wheels Marin alloy Tyres WTB Riddler, 700c x 45mm Finishing kit Alloy 27.2mm seatpost, Marin DSX saddle, Marin alloy stem (70mm), Marin MiniRiser handlebar (690mm)
Marin’s DSX 2 combines a mountain bike drivetrain and brakes with a sleek, lightweight hybrid frame and full-carbon fork, fitted with rack and accessory mounts. The question is, does this combo make it ideal for commuting and leisure rides, or the worst of both worlds? To find out, I tested it on my daily five-mile commute to work, as well as by taking my two-year-old to playgroup and using it on family bike rides.

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