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    MSRP
    $649
    $799
    $679
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    FitnessFitnessHybrid
    3.7
    3.9
    4.1
    AluminumSteelAluminum
    Fork
    SteelSteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c650b650b
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    microSHIFT Advent XmicroSHIFT Advent XmicroSHIFT Advent
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 101 × 9
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Kentfield ST 2, Marin Larkspur 1, and Marin Stinson ST 2 are all urban bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The Kentfield ST 2 has 700c aluminum wheels, while the Larkspur 1 has a steel frame.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Kentfield ST 2
    Larkspur 1
    Other Fitness bikes
    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)

    30 mph

    Kentfield ST 2

    28 mph

    Larkspur 1

    28 mph

    Stinson ST 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Series 1 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Step Through Design, Kickstand Mount, Fender and Rack Mounts

    ColorsGloss Green / Bronze; Gloss Chrome / Teal

    Series 2 Butted CrMo, 27.5” Wheels, Mixte Low-Step, Integrated Headset, Disc Brake, Kickstand Mount, Fender and Rack Mounts

    ColorsGloss Green / Bronze; Gloss Chrome / Teal

    Series 1 Comfort, 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, Disc Specific, Low-Step Design, Comfort Control Geometry, Kickstand Mount, Fender and Rack Mounts

    ColorsGloss Green / Bronze; Gloss Chrome / Teal

    Fork

    Steel, Moto Blade, Disc Specific, Fender and Rack Eyelets

    CrMo Steel, Curved Blade, Disc Specific, Fender and Rack Eyelets

    CrMo Steel, Straight Blade, Disc Specific, Fender and Rack Eyelets

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Headset

    FSA 888 Threadless

    FSA Orbit CE No.8B

    FSA, TH No.10P

    Stem

    Marin Aluminum, 31.8mm Clamp

    Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp

    Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp

    Handlebar

    Marin Alloy, 30mm Rise, 12˚ Backsweep

    Marin Alloy Sweeper

    Marin Alloy, 60mm Rise, 30˚ Backsweep

    Saddle

    Marin Adventure Plush

    Marin Adventure Plush

    Marin Comfort

    Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Commute Platform

    Commute Platform

    Marin Comfort Platform

    Grips

    Marin Adventure

    Marin Adventure

    Marin Adventure

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    MicroSHIFT Advent X 10-Speed Wide Range

    MicroSHIFT Advent X 10-Speed Wide Range

    MicroSHIFT Advent 9-Speed Wide Range

    Front Derailleur

    -

    -

    -

    Crank

    Forged Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow Wide 38T Chainring

    Forged Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow Wide 38T Chainring

    Alloy Crank, Steel 38T Chainring, Ring Guard

    Shifters

    MicroSHIFT Advent X 10-Speed

    MicroSHIFT Advent X 10-Speed

    MicroSHIFT Advent 9-Speed

    Cassette

    SunRace 10-Speed, 11-51T

    SunRace 10-Speed, 11-51T

    MicroSHIFT 9-Speed 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X10

    KMC X10

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Mechanical Disc

    Mechanical Disc

    Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Aluminum Lever

    Included With Shifters

    Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Disc Specific

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 27mm Internal, Disc Specific

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Disc Specific

    Front Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Tires

    Vee Tire GPVee, 700Cx40mm, Wire Bead, Flat Protection, Mixed Terrain Ready

    Vee Tire, GPVee, 27.5x2.35", Wire Bead, Puncture Protection, Mixed Terrain Ready

    Vee Tire Co. Speedster, 27.5”x2.35”, Puncture Protection

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