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    Category
    FitnessFitnessFitness
    2.4
    2.5
    2.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    SteelAluminumSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Brakes
    RimRimRim
    Groupset
    Altus, TourneyAcera, AltusTourney, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    3 × 83 × 93 × 7
    Seatpost
    SuspensionSuspensionRigid
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Kentfield CS2, Marin Kentfield CS3, and Marin Kentfield CS1 are all 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bikes with rim brakes. The Kentfield CS3 has an aluminum fork, while the Kentfield CS1 has a rigid seatpost.
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    38 mph

    Kentfield CS2

    35 mph

    Kentfield CS3

    35 mph

    Kentfield CS1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Series One 6061 Aluminum, 700c Wheels, Step Through Top Tube

    Series One 6061 Aluminum, 700c Wheels, Step Through Top Tube

    Series One 6061 Aluminum, 700c Wheels, Step Through Top Tube

    Fork

    Curved Blade Steel, Integrated 1 1/8”

    Full Alloy, Integrated 1 1/8”

    Curved Blade Steel Rigid, 700c, 1 1/8”

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge

    Sealed Cartridge

    Sealed Cartridge

    Headset

    Threaded Headset

    FSA, 1 1/8”

    Threaded Headset

    Stem

    Forged Alloy, Adjustable with 0° to 60° Rise

    Threadless Forged Alloy, Integrated Adjustment with -55° to +60° Rise

    Aluminum Alloy Quill Stem

    Handlebar

    Double Butted 6061 Alloy, 25.4mm Clamp Diameter, 30mm Rise

    Double Butted 6061 Alloy, 25.4mm Clamp Diameter, 30mm Rise

    Double Butted 6061 Alloy, 25.4mm Clamp Diameter, 30mm Rise

    Saddle

    Marin Women’s City Sport Extra Plush With Comfort Base

    Marin Women’s City Sport Extra Plush With Comfort Base

    Marin Women’s City Sport Plush

    Seatpost

    Suspension Post, 300mm

    Suspension Post, 300mm

    Marin Alloy Micro Adjust, 350mm

    Pedals

    Composite Sport Flat Pedal

    Composite Sport Flat Pedal

    Composite Sport Flat Pedal

    Grips

    Dual Density

    Marin Ergonomic Locking

    Dual Density

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Acera, 9 Speed

    Shimano TX

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano TX

    Shimano ALTUS 9-Speed

    Shimano TX

    Crank

    SR Suntour XCC, 48/38/28

    SR Suntour XCR With Replaceable Chainrings, 48/38/28T

    SR Suntour XCC, 48/38/28

    Shifters

    Shimano EF51 EZ-FIRE Plus, 8-Speed

    Shimano ST-M65 Rapid Fire Plus, 9-Speed

    Shimano 7 Speed Revo Twist Shifters

    Cassette

    Shimano HG31, 11-32, 8-Speed

    Shimano Alivio HG300, 12-36, 9-Speed

    Shimano HG20, 12-32, 7-Speed

    Chain

    KMC Z8, 8-Speed

    KMC X9, 9-Speed

    KMC Z50

    Brakes

    Forged Alloy Linear Pull with Power Modulator

    Forged Alloy Linear Pull with Power Modulator

    Forged Alloy Linear Pull with Power Modulator

    Brake Levers

    Shimano with Integrated Shifters

    Shimano with Integrated Shifters

    Aluminum Linear-Pull Brake Lever

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex DC26, Double Wall with CNC Side Walls

    Alex DC26, Double Wall with CNC Side Walls

    Alex DC26, Double Wall with CNC Side Walls

    Front Hub

    Formula, 32 Hole

    Formula, 32 Hole

    Formula, 32 Hole

    Rear Hub

    Formula, 32 Hole with Cassette Freehub Body

    Formula, 32 Hole with Cassette Freehub Body

    Formula Cassette, 32 Hole

    Tires

    Schwalbe Road Plus 700 x 38c with Kevlar Guard Puncture Protection and Reflective Sidewalls

    Schwalbe Road Plus 700 x 38c with Kevlar Guard Puncture Protection and Reflective Sidewalls

    Kenda Kahn 700 x 38c with Puncture Protection

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