Explore beyond the tarmac with the Marin Headlands 1 Gravel Bike, a do-it-all adventure machine built for speed, comfort, and versatility. Whether you're planning a weekend bikepacking trip, a long-distance commute, or just craving fast, fun gravel rides through the Merseyside countryside, this high-spec carbon gravel bike is ready for whatever the road—or trail—throws at you.
Built for Adventure
Engineered around a unidirectional carbon fiber frame, the Headlands 1 is lightweight, incredibly responsive, and ready to tackle all terrains. It’s built on Marin’s Beyond Road geometry, inspired by mountain bikes for extra stability and confidence on rough ground. With massive tire clearance (up to 700c x 45mm or 650b x 50mm), a full suite of mounting points for bikepacking gear, and internal routing for a dropper post, the Headlands 1 is your ultimate off-road companion.
Premium Gravel Components Without the Premium Price
The Shimano GRX 1x11 groupset, designed specifically for gravel riding, delivers smooth shifting and bombproof reliability. Paired with hydraulic disc brakes, tubeless-ready Vee Tire Co. QuikStyk tires, and a robust Marin alloy wheelset, this bike offers control, grip, and durability in all conditions.
Key Features:
Frame: Marin Unidirectional Carbon Fiber, internal cable routing, mudguard & rack mounts, dropper post compatibility
Fork: Full carbon fork with tapered steerer and fender eyelets
Drivetrain: Shimano GRX RX812 rear derailleur with Shadow Plus clutch & RX600 shifter
Brakes: Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors front and rear
Tires: Vee Tire Co. QuikStyk 700x45, tubeless compatible
Handlebars: Marin flared drop bars for extra control and comfort off-road
Color: Striking Gloss Chrome with Chrome Red and Black accents
Perfect For:
Gravel & CX racing
Fully loaded bikepacking trips
Long-distance commuting
Weekend trail exploration
With its removable seatstay brace for easy mudguard installation and sleek design, the Headlands 1 blends practicality with performance. This is a bike that’s as at home navigating cobbled Liverpool streets as it is blazing down remote fire roads.
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Specifications
Frame: Unidirectional Carbon Beyond Road Platform, 1x Drivetrain Specific, 700c x 45mm/650B x 50mm Compatible, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle, Internal Dropper Post Routing, Internal Housing Routing, Mudguard and Rear Carrier Mounting, Plentiful Gear Mounts
Fork: Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets
Rim: Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, 21mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
Hub Rear: Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
Hub Front: Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
Spokes: 14g Black Stainless Steel
Tires: Vee Tire Co., QuikStyk, 700x45,Folding Bead, Tubeless Compatible
Derailleur Rear: Shimano GRX RDX812 Shadow Plus w/ Clutch
Shift Lever: Shimano GRX RX600
Crankset: Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow CrMo Spindle, Narrow Wide 40T
Bottom Bracket: External Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Chain: KMC X11
Cassette: Shimano CSM8000, 11-Speed, 11/42T
Brakes Front: Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brakes Rear: Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers: Shimano GRX Hydraulic w/ Shifter
Handlebar: Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 16º Flared Drop
Stem: Marin 3D Forged Alloy
Grips: Marin Shock Absorbing Tape
Headset: FSA Orbit IS, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8†x 1 1/2â€
Seatpost: Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
Saddle: Marin Beyond Road Concept
Extras: Bolt-On Thru-Axles F and R