Marin Bikes | 2022 Headlands 2

Built for riders who want premium gravel performance with true adventure capability.

The Marin Headlands 2 is a high-performance carbon gravel bike designed for riders seeking speed, comfort, and versatility across gravel roads, endurance rides, bikepacking routes, and rough mixed terrain.

Built around Marin’s Unidirectional Carbon Beyond Road platform, the 2022 Headlands 2 combines lightweight carbon construction, progressive gravel geometry, integrated dropper functionality, and Shimano GRX performance into a gravel bike ready for demanding adventures. Unlike traditional gravel bikes focused purely on racing, the Headlands 2 balances efficiency with long-distance comfort and real-world off-road capability.

Key Features

• Unidirectional Carbon Gravel Platform
Lightweight carbon frame construction delivers responsive acceleration, vibration damping, and confident mixed-terrain handling.

• Adventure-Ready Tire Clearance
Supports up to 700x45c or 650Bx50 tires for improved traction, comfort, and terrain versatility.

• Shimano GRX 1x11-Speed Drivetrain
Gravel-specific Shimano GRX drivetrain delivers reliable shifting performance and wide-range gearing for steep climbs and rough terrain.

• Integrated Dropper Post System
Factory-equipped dropper post improves descending confidence and technical gravel handling.

• Hydraulic Gravel Disc Brakes
Shimano GRX hydraulic brakes provide powerful and controlled braking performance in varying riding conditions.

Technical Specifications

• Category
Carbon Gravel Bike

• Discipline
Gravel / Adventure

• Frame
Unidirectional Carbon Beyond Road Platform, 1x Drivetrain Specific, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle, Internal Dropper Routing, Internal Housing Routing, Mudguard and Rear Carrier Mounts, Gear Mounts

• BB Standard
BSA, 68mm, Threaded

• Tire Clearance
700x45c / 650Bx50

• Fork
Marin Full Carbon Fork with Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets

• Drivetrain
Shimano GRX 1x11-Speed

• Rear Derailleur
Shimano GRX RD-RX812 Shadow Plus with Clutch

• Shifters
Shimano GRX ST-RX810 1x11-Speed with Integrated Dropper Lever

• Crankset
FSA Gossamer Pro with 42T Megatooth Chainring

• Bottom Bracket
FSA MegaExo Threaded

• Cassette
Shimano 11-Speed, 11-42T

• Chain
KMC X11

• Brakes
Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc Brakes

• Brake Levers
Shimano GRX Hydraulic with Integrated Shifter and Dropper Lever

• Rotors
160mm Rotors

• Wheelset
Marin Aluminum Double Wall Tubeless Compatible Rims, 21mm Inner Width

• Front Hub
Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 28H

• Rear Hub
Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 28H

• Tires
Vee Tire Co. G-Sport 700x44c, Tubeless Compatible

• Handlebar
Marin Butted Alloy Compact Handlebar with 16° Flare

• Stem
Marin 3D Forged Alloy

• Seatpost
TranzX YSP38J Dropper Post, 27.2mm

• Dropper Travel
70mm (49–54cm) / 110mm (56–60cm)

• Saddle
Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite

• Bar Tape
Marin Shock Absorbing Tape

• Headset
FSA Orbit IS Sealed Cartridge Bearings

• Color Options
Gloss Black / Roarange / Blue (#1A1A1A)

Geometry

Built for riders seeking a premium carbon gravel bike with adventure-ready versatility, modern gravel handling, and long-distance capability.