Compare/Marin Four Corners vs Gestalt

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Four Corners

Gestalt

Marin

Starting price

Four Corners$1,249

Gestalt$999

Claimed weight

Four Corners—

Gestalt—

Tire clearance

Four Corners50 mm

Gestalt50 mm

Builds available

Four Corners2

Gestalt5

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

Four Corners

2 · $2,299

Gestalt

XR · $2,399

Claimed weight

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Frame material

Series 3 Double Butted CrMo, Size-Specific Wheels (XS, S = 650B, M, L, XL = 700C), Biometric Geometry, Fender and Rack Mounts, Thru-Axle, Flat Mount 160 Disc Mount

Series 3 Beyond Road, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle

Fork

Series 3 CrMo, Thru-Axle, Flat Mount 160 Disc Mount, Fender, Rack, and Bottle Cage Eyelets

Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets

Tire clearance

50 mm

02Groupset

Shift levers

SRAM Apex 1 12-Speed (shift lever)

Shimano GRX GX8010, 1x11-Speed, Integrated Dropper Lever

Rear derailleur

SRAM Apex 1 12-Speed

Shimano GRX RDX812, Shadow w/ Clutch

Cassette

SRAM CS-XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52T

Shimano CS-M5100 11-Speed, 11-42T

Crankset

SRAM Apex 1, 40T

FSA Gossamer Pro, Megatooth 42T Chainring, BB386EVO Alloy Spindle

Brakes

SRAM Apex 1 Flat-Mount Hydraulic Disc

Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc

03Wheelset

Front wheel

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm inner, Disc Specific, Tubeless-Compatible; Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H; 14g Black Stainless Steel

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, 18mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible; Forged Aluminum Alloy, 100x12mm, Disc, 32H; 14g Black Stainless Steel

Rear wheel

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm inner, Disc Specific, Tubeless-Compatible; Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H; 14g Black Stainless Steel

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, 18mm Tall, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible; Forged Aluminum Alloy, 142x12mm, Disc, 32H; 14g Black Stainless Steel

Front tire

Vee Tire Co., Rocket Man, 650/700x44, Tubeless-Compatible

Vee Tire Co., Rocket Man, 700x44, Tubeless Compatible

04Cockpit

Handlebar / stem

Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 16º Flared Drop

Saddle

Marin Beyond Road Concept

Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite

Seatpost

Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

TranzX YSP38J, Size 49-54 70mm, Size 56-60 110mm Travel, 27.2mm

03.1

Build variants & pricing

Four Corners · 2 builds$1,249 – $2,299

SRAM Apex 1 12-Speed · Marin Aluminum Double Wall

$2,299

MicroSHIFT Sword Black · Marin Aluminum

$1,249

Gestalt · 5 builds$999 – $2,399

Shimano GRX RDX812 · Marin Aluminum Double Wall

$2,399

Shimano GRX · Marin Aluminum Double Wall

$1,699

microSHIFT SWORD 10-Speed Wide-Range · Marin Aluminum Double Wall

$1,599

$1,399

Base

$999From$749

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.

Four Corners

Gestalt

size —

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?

Your height

5'8"173 cm

5'0"5'5"5'10"6'3"6'7"

Four Corners

5'3" – 5'8"

Fits riders in this height range.

Gestalt

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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