2025 Marin DSX 3 Flat Bar Gravel Bike

£1,799.00
Dispatched between 5th Dec and 7th Dec, if ordered before 2:00pm tomorrow.
Part Number:

737554003

GTIN/UPC:

843346124937

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The 2025 Marin DSX 3 Flat Bar Gravel Bike is the mountain biker’s gravel bike with familiar hand positioning, reliable 1x drivetrains, large tyre clearance, and dropper post routing for better off road control, and on road descending stability.

The Marin DSX 3 comes with a Series 3 6061 aluminium frame with internal routing. Bolt-thru axles add stiffness and a carbon fork drops the weight and adds even more mounting points for bikepacking bags. The DSX comes stock with 700x45mm tyres, with room for 29x2.1” knobblies.

The Marin DSX 3 is the top offering in the DSX rigid fork lineup. It is built around the same Series 3 frames and carbon fork as the DSX 2, but with SRAM's wide-range Apex 1 x 12 speed drivetrain and DB-300 hydraulic disc brakes and Vee Tire's grippy and compliant Quickstyk tyres.

This bike is perfect for

Riders who want the feel of a mountain bike and the speed of a gravel bike. With plenty of cargo options the DSX is also great for bikepacking, touring or commuting.

Key Features

  • Series 3 6061 aluminium frame and Full Carbon fork
  • Shimano Apex 1x12-Speed gearing
  • SRAM DB-S300 Flat Mount Hydraulic Disc Brakes


Gravel Bike Buying Guide

Gravel bikes have exploded in popularity over the last few years. There are now dozens of gravel bike events around the UK and a growing number of long distance cycling routes designed with gravel bikes in mind. In this gravel bike buying guide we’ll take you through the main things to consider when picking a gravel bike.

What’s the appeal of a gravel bike?

The main appeal of gravel bikes is versatility,. You can use them on normal roads but they’ll also work great on forest roads, old railway lines and farm tracks. So you can go for a ride off-road, avoiding cars and traffic, but link it with sections of tarmac as well. Of course you can do this on a mountain bike but a gravel bike will generally be faster and lighter. This also means you can cover some big distances when touring. A lot of gravel bike riders are road cyclists who want to get away from traffic.

As gravel bikes often get used for touring and bikepacking most will come with mounting points for bags. This luggage capacity combined with speed, and ability to handle mixed surfaces, means that gravel bikes are also extremely popular for commuting on.


Read our full gravel bike buying guide

Are Gravel Bikes Good for Commuting?

Gravel bikes are very popular for commuting. We sell lots of them on the cycle to work scheme. One of our biggest stores for gravel bike sales is our Greenwich shop in London. They're mainly selling them for commuting around central London on. We’re going to run you through the pros and cons of commuting on a gravel bike and answer the question ‘are gravel bikes good for commuting?’

The Pros of Commuting on a Gravel Bike

Gravel bikes are fast, nearly as quick as a standard road bike. They are certainly quicker on the road than most mountain bikes and many hybrids. That means you can get to work, and home, in the shortest time possible. But what makes gravel bikes so good for commuting is that they are extremely versatile. They can be ridden on tarmac, cycle paths, old railway lines, canal towpaths, and even off-road trails. So, it’s easy to mix it up on your commute and avoid traffic.

Another big advantage of commuting on a gravel bike is that they're generally more comfortable than road bikes. This is because they have wider tyres and longer wheelbases, which results in a smoother and more stable ride. So you don’t get bounced around as much on rough roads. Most gravel bikes have a fairly upright riding position which makes it easier to see what’s going on in traffic. The combination of stable handling and the comfortable riding position is a massive confidence boost for the rider, especially on wet roads.


Read more about the pros and cons of gravel bikes for commuting

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Frame Series 3 DSX, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle
Rear Shock N/A
Fork Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets
Headset FSA No.42 ACB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2"
Stem Marin 3D Forged Alloy
Handlebar Marin MiniRiser
Grip Marin MTB
Brake Type SRAM Hydraulic
Brake Lever SRAM DB-S300 Flat Mount Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake Calipers SRAM DB-S300 Flat Mount Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Tyres Vee Tire Co. Rocket Man, 700Cx44mm
Wheels Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
Front Hub Forged Aluminum, 100x12mm, Disc, 32H
Rear Hub Shimano Forged Aluminum, 142x12mm, Microspline, Disc, 32H
Spokes 14g Black Stainless Steel
Front Derailleur -
Rear Derailleur SRAM Apex 1, 12-Speed
Shift Levers SRAM NX 12-Speed
Chain SRAM NX Eagle
Cassette SRAM CS-XG-1275, 10-52T
Crankset SRAM Apex 1, 40T
Pedals Commute Platform
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA
Saddle Marin DSX
Seat Post Marin Alloy
Colours Blue
Sizes L, M, S, XL
Brand Marin
Model Year 2025
Barcodes 843346124937, 843346124944, 843346124951, 843346124968
SKUs / Part Numbers 737554001, 737554002, 737554003, 737554004

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