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2025 Marin Gestalt vs 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825

The 58T is the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 size closest to your 58 Marin Gestalt. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825

Compared with the Marin Gestalt in 58, the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 in 58T places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+10 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−8 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−3 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2025 Marin Gestalt (58) and 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 (58T), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Marin Gestalt is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 is the colored outline on top.J 1060

Marin Gestalt, 58Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825, 58TDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMarin Gestalt 58Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 58TDifference
Reach402394−8 mm
Stack620630+10 mm
Head tube angle71.572.5+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.573.5±0.0°
Effective top tube585not listed
Chainstay length432432±0 mm
Wheelbase10601057−3 mm
BB drop78not listed
Standover794not listed
Seat tube length540not listed

Differences are the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 minus the Marin Gestalt. Full charts: 2025 Marin Gestalt, 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825.

Where each sits in its class

Marin GestaltFairlight Faran Shimano RX825

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartMarin Gestalt1Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x
FrameMarin GestaltFairlight Faran 3.0
ForkMarin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-AxleFairlight Faran 3.0 Steel
ShifterShimano SoraShimano GRX RX825 Di2
DerailleurShimano SoraShimano GRX RX825 Di2
CassetteSunRace 9-Speed, 11-32TShimano HG710/M7000
CranksetShimano Sora R345Shimano FC-RX820-2
WheelsetMarin Aluminum double-wall rims, 21mm inner, 22mm tallHope RX24/Fortus 26 Pro5
TireWTB Exposure CompPanaracer Gravel King X1
BrakeTektro MD-C550Shimano GRX Di2
HandlebarMarin Butted Alloy, Compact 16º Flared DropFSA Adventure
SeatpostMarin Alloy, 27.2mmSL-K
SaddleMarin Beyond Road Concept Elitenot listed
Chainringnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Rotornot listedShimano RT-801
Stemnot listedGossamer Energy
Headsetnot listedHope Standard

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