Nicasio 2

2021 Marin Nicasio 2 profile.

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  • Wheel Size : 700C
  • Frame: CroMo/Steel
  • Size Range: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60

ADVENTURE ROAD AND OFF-ROAD RIDING

LONG DISTANCE COMMUTING

ENDURANCE AND ALL-WEATHER PAVEMENT

Our top-of-the-line Nicasio, the Marin Nicasio 2 steps up to a Series 2 double-butted CrMo frame and a full carbon fiber fork. There’s also a Shimano Tiagra 2x10 speed drivetrain, powerful in all conditions Shimano hydraulic brakes and fast, grippy WTB tires in 700x37. Unlike the other bikes in the Nicasio family, the 2 comes with stiff and sturdy 12mm thru-axle dropouts.

Key upgrades over Nicasio:

  • Series 2 Beyond Road double butted CrMo frame w/142x12mm thru-axle dropouts
  • Marin full carbon fiber fork
  • Shimano Tiagra 2x10 speed drivetrain
  • Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
  • Vee Tire Co. Zilent 700 x 35mm tubeless compatible tires

Specifications

  • Frame

    Series 2 CrMo, Beyond Road Geometry, Thru-Axle, Disc Brake, Integrated Headset, Fender and Rack Mounts

  • Fork

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

  • Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 19mm Inner, Disc Specific

  • Hub, Rear

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

  • Hub, Front

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

  • Spoke, Nipples

    14g Black Stainless Steel

  • Tires

    Vee Tire Co. Zilent, 700x35, Tubeless Compatible

  • Derailleur, Rear

    Shimano Tiagra

  • Derailleur, Front

    Shimano Tiagra

  • Shift Lever

    Shimano Tiagra

  • Crankset

    FSA Omega MegaExo, 50/34T

  • Bottom Bracket

    FSA MegaExo

  • Chain

    KMC X10

  • Cassette

    Shimano 10-Speed, 11-34T

  • Brake, Front

    Shimano BR-4770 Hydraulic

  • Brake, Rear

    Shimano BR-4770 Hydraulic

  • Brake Levers

    Shimano Hydraulic w/ Integrated Shifters

  • Handlebar

    Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 12º Flared Drop

  • Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy

  • Grips

    Marin Comfort Tape

  • Headset

    FSA No.42/ACB

  • Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

  • Saddle

    Marin Beyond Road Concept

  • Pedals

    Commute Platform

  • Extras

    Bolt-On Thru-Axles F and R

Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

Nicasio 2 geometry diagram
50 52 54 56 58 60
Stack 550 564 575 591.5 610.4 620
Reach 362.5 363 375 384.2 398.4 404.5
Headtube Angle 70.5° 70.5° 71° 71.5° 71.5° 71.5°
Headtube Length 130 145 155 170 190 200
Seattube Angle 74.5° 74° 74° 74° 74° 74°
Seattube Length 470 490 510 530 550 570
Toptube Effective 515 525 545 565 585 600
BB Height 269 269 269 269 269 269
BB Drop 72 72 72 72 72 72
Chainstay 420 420 420 420 420 420
Wheelbase 998.5 1004 1014.6 1024.5 1045 1054.4
Standover Height 721.09 741.53 758.79 777.05 796.2 812.46
Fork Offset 50 50 50 50 50 50
Seatpost Diameter 27.2 27.2 27.2 27.2 27.2 27.2
Handlebar Width 400 400 420 420 440 440
Stem Length 70 70 90 90 110 110
Crank Length 170 170 175 175 175 175

All lengths in millimeters

Reviews

With the Nicasio 2, what you get is a refreshingly solid package that (mostly) nails the fundamentals and doesn’t even really try to do much more, all at a reasonable price. It’s function over form in all the good ways, and ultimately, it’s hard to find a whole lot of fault with that.

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