Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $869
    $1,149
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    FitnessFitness
    3.9
    4.4
    SteelSteel
    Fork
    SteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b650b
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    microSHIFT Advent XDeore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 11
    Seatpost
    RigidDropper
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Larkspur 1 and Marin Larkspur 2 are both 650b steel frame fitness bikes. The Larkspur 1 has better components, while the Larkspur 2 has a dropper post.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Larkspur 1
    Larkspur 2
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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)

    28 mph

    Larkspur 1

    28 mph

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

    ColorGloss Yellow / Red

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

    ColorGloss Yellow / Red

    Fork

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

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Sealed Outboard Bearings

    Headset

    FSA Orbit CE No.8B

    FSA Orbit CE No.8B

    Stem

    Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp

    Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp

    Handlebar

    Marin Alloy Sweeper

    Marin Alloy Sweeper

    Saddle

    Marin Adventure Plush

    Marin Adventure Plush

    Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    TranzX YSP38J, 70mm/110mm Travel, Shimano I-Spec EV Lever

    Pedals

    Commute Platform

    Commute Platform

    Grips

    Marin County

    Marin County

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    microSHIFT Advent X 10-Speed Wide Range

    Shimano Deore 11-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    -

    -

    Crank

    Forged Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow Wide 38T Chainring

    Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow CrMo Spindle, Narrow Wide 38T

    Shifters

    microSHIFT Advent X 10-Speed

    Shimano Deore 11-Speed

    Cassette

    SunRace 10-Speed, 11-51T

    SunRace 11-Speed, 11-51T

    Chain

    KMC X10

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Mechanical Disc

    Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Included With Shifters

    Shimano Deore Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Internal, Disc Specific

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 27mm Internal, Disc Specific

    Front Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Tires

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

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

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