Liv Devote Advanced 2 vs Marin Headlands 1
Both are gravel bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Marin Headlands 1 comes out ahead (70% against 60%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Weight
- The Marin Headlands 1 is 0.2kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Mudguards
- Only the Marin Headlands 1 takes mudguards, which decides whether it can be your winter bike.
Side by side
| Spec | Devote Advanced 2 | Headlands 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £2,499 |
| Weight | 10.2 kg | 10.0 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano GRX RX610 2x12 | Shimano GRX RX610 1x12 mechanical |
| Stack / reach | 1.52 | 1.53 |
| Tyre clearance | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Lowest gear | 23 in | 22 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | Yes |
| Comfort | 77 | 79 |
| Speed | 21 | 23 |
| Climbing | 54 | 58 |
| Value | 18 | 20 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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