クロモリ×ロードプラスで気軽に楽しむグラベルロード｜MARIN NICASIO+（2024）型落ち在庫セール

Chromoly x Road Plus for Casual Gravel Road Fun | MARIN NICASIO+ (2024) Closeout Sale

February 4, 2026

"I want to start gravel riding, but I'm a bit hesitant about investing in a high-end model right away..."
For those people, MARIN's chromoly gravel road bike "NICASIO+" is the perfect fit. This model is currently on sale as a discontinued model with limited stock, making it an "affordable entry point."

Furthermore, the NICASIO+ is a continuous model from 2023 to 2024 with no major specification changes.

This means that this sale is an opportunity to essentially get the latest specifications at a great price.

- Table of Contents -

"About the Model, Price, and Size"
"About the Frame Design Focused on 'Ease of Use'"
"About the Practical Component Configuration"
"Who is the NICASIO+ for?"

2024.MARIN NICASIO+

[Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price] ¥134,200 (tax included) ⇒ SALE: ¥93,940 (tax included)
[Colors (2 total)] SATIN.TAN, GLOSS GREEN
[Sizes (approximate height)] 50cm (152cm-160cm), 52 (160-168cm), 54 (168-175cm), 56 (175-183cm)

Frame Design Focused on "Ease of Use"

The NICASIO+ uses a chromoly frame with the same material and standards as the "NICASIO SE," which has received high praise as a Japan-exclusive model.

Frame Geometry

MARIN/マリン自転車グラベルロードバイクツーリング評価

Frame Size	490（52）	510（54）	530（56）
HA	70.5	72	72.5
SA	73.5	73.5	73
TT	525	545	565
HT	145	155	170
FC	-	-	-
RC	420	420	420
BB	72	72	72
FO	57	45	45
WB	993.92	999.2	1008.9
SH	741.53	758.79	777.05
SK	555.4	574.52	590.64
RH	360.48	378.42	384.4
Applicable Height	160-168	168-175	175-183

The frame geometry is balanced towards road bikes, designed for Japan's riding environment where paved roads are more common.
It features easy handling, allowing you to ride comfortably in urban areas and on paved roads.

By adopting a dropped seat stay standard, it considers the balance between responsiveness when pedaling and straight-line stability.
It's designed to provide a comfortable ride with stable handling, without being overly stiff.

The head tube is not excessively long, but by allowing for ample steerer tube length,
it makes it easier to adjust to an upright position, allowing even first-time drop bar users to easily find a comfortable posture.

True to a gravel road bike, the frame is equipped with numerous eyelets.
It supports not only bikepacking styles but also the installation of carriers, racks, and fenders, making its high versatility a key attraction.

Since the NICASIO+ uses the same frame as the 700c model "NICASIO,"
it's possible to customize it with larger wheel diameters using tires around 700x30c.
The ability to expand your enjoyment later to match changes in your riding style or usage is also a key point.

Overall, it gives the impression of a bike better suited for casual enjoyment, such as carrying luggage or easily transitioning between paved and unpaved roads, rather than for aggressive gravel riding.

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Nicasio+ | Component Configuration for Everyday Use

The drivetrain features a simple and easy-to-handle MicroSHIFT Advent (1x9speed).

MicroSHIFT Advent is not a component designed for speed or lightness in shifting,
but rather a practical drivetrain focused on reliability and ease of use.

Its simple 1x9speed configuration is less prone to problems,
and its reliability for everyday use and touring purposes aligns well with the bike's concept.

Furthermore, if you decide to customize it to a flat bar specification in the future,
it's relatively easy and cost-effective, allowing you to change how you enjoy it with ease.

For brakes, it adopts mechanical disc brakes made by TEKTRO, which prioritize ease of use and maintenance.

For tires, it uses "WTB Horizon 650b×47 (Road Plus)," similar to the NICASIO SE.
The voluminous tires absorb impact from the road surface, providing stable riding comfort on both paved and unpaved roads.

For wheel fixing, it adopts the quick-release method, which prioritizes ease of use.

Since it can be attached and detached without tools, it is easy to handle in situations like bike travel or puncture repairs,
and its ease of use while keeping maintenance costs down is a unique advantage of the NICASIO+, designed for everyday use.

The handlebars feature a flared drop bar shape.
This design is carefully considered to allow stable handlebar control even on rough roads, supporting confident maneuverability.

Specification Table

Tire Size	650b
Gear Ratio	1x9speed
Pedals	Included
Specifications	Frame	Series 1 Double Butted CrMo Beyond Road, 650B Wheels, Beyond Road Geometry, Fender and Rack Mounts, Disc Mount
	Fork	CrMo, Fender and Rack Eyelets, IS Disc Mount
	Crankset	FSA Tempo Compact, Narrow Wide, 42T
	BB	Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
	Front Derailleur	N/A
	Rear Derailleur	MicroSHIFT Advent, 1x9 w/ Clutch Mech
	Shifters	MicroSHIFT Advent, 1x9 Specific
	Cassette	SunRace 9-Speed, 11-46T
	Brake Levers	MicroSHIFT Advent
	Brakes	Tektro Road Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor
	Tires	WTB Horizon, 650Bx47mm
	Wheels	Rim:Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Disc Specific Hub Front:Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H Hub Rear:Forged Aluminum Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H Spokes Nipples:14g Black Stainless Steel
	Handlebar	Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 12º Flared Drop
	Stem	Marin 3D Forged Alloy
	Headset	FSA No.8D, Sealed Cartridge Bearings
	Saddle	Marin Beyond Road Concept
	Seatpost	Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

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MARIN NICASIO+ is recommended for these people:

Those who prefer a carefree ride over speed or the latest specifications.
Those who want to enjoy gravel riding as an extension of their daily life, transitioning between paved and unpaved roads.
Those who want to utilize its stability and carrying capacity for a wide range of uses, from commuting and city riding to touring.
Those who want to leisurely enjoy the supple ride of a chromoly frame.
Those who want to enjoy customizing later, such as converting to flat handlebars or 700c wheels.
Those who want to avoid making a mistake with their first gravel road bike, both in terms of price and features.

With its voluminous Road Plus (650b) tires and the supple ride unique to a chromoly frame,
it's a bike with comfortable cushioning that gently absorbs impacts from the road surface.

It's a great fit for styles that prioritize enjoying the scenery, such as casual rides or leisurely touring with luggage, rather than seeking speed.

Leave the city asphalt behind and head straight to forest roads and satoyama.
You'll naturally want to venture onto paths you might hesitate to take on a road bike.
The NICASIO+ is a gravel road bike that teaches you the "joy of expanding your riding horizons."

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