Head to head
Gestalt
vsDomane
Marin
Trek
Starting price
Gestalt$999
Domane$1,200
Claimed weight
Gestalt—
Domane7.58 kg (16.7 lb)
Tire clearance
Gestalt50 mm
Domane—
Builds available
Gestalt5
Domane10
01 / Overview
Overview
03 / Specifications
Where the builds differ.
Comparing our editor's-pick builds side-by-side. Winners highlighted row-by-row — lower price and weight, and the better-spec component, each mark a point.
01Frameset
Gestalt
Domane
Claimed weight
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7.58 kg (16.7 lb)
Frame material
Series 3 Beyond Road, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle
800 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal storage, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle
Fork
Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets
Domane SLR carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, fender mounts, flat mount disc, carbon dropouts, 12x100mm thru axle
Tire clearance
50 mm
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02Groupset
Shift levers
Shimano GRX GX8010, 1x11-Speed, Integrated Dropper Lever
SRAM RED AXS E1
Rear derailleur
Shimano GRX RDX812, Shadow w/ Clutch
SRAM RED AXS E1, 36T max cog
Cassette
Shimano CS-M5100 11-Speed, 11-42T
SRAM RED XG-1290 E1, 10-36, 12 speed
Crankset
FSA Gossamer Pro, Megatooth 42T Chainring, BB386EVO Alloy Spindle
SRAM RED AXS E1, power meter, 46/33, DUB; Size 47, 50: 165mm length; Size 52, 54, 56: 170mm length; Size 58, 60, 62: 172.5mm length
Brakes
Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc
SRAM Red AXS E1 hydraulic disc, flat mount
03Wheelset
Front wheel
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, 18mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible; Forged Aluminum Alloy, 100x12mm, Disc, 32H; 14g Black Stainless Steel
Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 51mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru axle
Rear wheel
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, 18mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible; Forged Aluminum Alloy, 142x12mm, Disc, 32H; 14g Black Stainless Steel
Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 51mm rim depth, Shimano 11/12 freehub, 142x12mm thru axle
Front tire
Vee Tire Co., Rocket Man, 700x44, Tubeless Compatible
Bontrager Kwaremont RSL TLR, tubeless ready, folding bead, Race Dual-Compound, 320 tpi, 700x32mm
04Cockpit
Handlebar / stem
Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 16º Flared Drop
Bontrager Aero Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, Di2 routing, 80mm reach, 124mm drop; Size 47: 35cm control width, 38cm width; Size 50, 52: 37cm control width, 40cm width; Size 54, 56, 58: 39cm control width, 42cm width; Size 60, 62: 41cm control width, 44cm width
Saddle
Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite
Verse Short Pro, carbon rails, 145mm width
Seatpost
TranzX YSP38J, Size 49-54 70mm, Size 56-60 110mm Travel, 27.2mm
KVF aero carbon seatpost, 20mm offset; Size 47, 50, 52, 54, 56: 280mm length; Size 58, 60, 62: 320mm length
03.1
Build variants & pricing
Gestalt · 5 builds$999 – $2,399
04
1
$1,399
Domane · 10 builds$1,200 – $12,500
04 / Geometry
How they fit, how they steer.
Reach × Stack · size —mm
Where the handlebar sits relative to the bottom bracket — the single most important fit pair.
Gestalt
Domane
Reach—
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Stack—
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Head tube angle—
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Trail—
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Chainstay length—
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Wheelbase—
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Top tube (effective)—
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04.1
Which size should I buy?
Gestalt
—
Fits riders in this height range.
Domane
54
5'6" – 5'9"
Fits riders in this height range.
→These are starting points. Flexibility, riding style, and preferred position all shift the answer — if you’re between sizes, a professional fit beats a chart.
05 / Reviews
What the magazines said.
Published reviews from trusted cycling outlets. Click through for the full write-up.
Gestalt · 3 reviews
Domane · 6 reviews