Marin Headlands 3 vs Orro Terra Ti GRX820
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 3 comes out ahead (71% against 65%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The Marin Headlands 3 is £101 cheaper — £3,799 against £3,900.
- Weight
- The Marin Headlands 3 is 0.8kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Shifting
- Only the Marin Headlands 3 has electronic shifting. Crisper and lower maintenance, but it needs charging and costs more to replace.
Side by side
| Spec | Headlands 3 | Terra Ti GRX820 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,799 | £3,900 |
| Weight | 9.4 kg | 10.2 kg |
| Frame | carbon | titanium |
| Groupset | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1x13 | Shimano GRX RX820 1x12 mechanical |
| Stack / reach | 1.53 | 1.52 |
| Tyre clearance | 45 mm | 44 mm |
| Lowest gear | 23 in | 24 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort | 79 | 80 |
| Speed | 30 | 21 |
| Climbing | 63 | 51 |
| Value | 11 | 0 |
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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