Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $419
    $469
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    FitnessFitness
    2.5
    2.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    SteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Brakes
    RimRim
    Groupset
    TourneyAltus, Tourney
    Drivetrain
    3 × 73 × 8
    Seatpost
    RigidSuspension
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Larkspur CS1 and Marin Larkspur CS2 are both 700c aluminum frame fitness bikes with rim brakes. The Larkspur CS1 has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Larkspur CS1
    Larkspur CS2
    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)

    38 mph

    Larkspur CS1

    38 mph

    Larkspur CS2

    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 City + Sport, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Fender and Rack Mounts

    Series 1 City + Sport, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Fender and Rack Mounts

    Fork

    Steel, Straight Blade, Fender and Rack Eyelets

    Steel, Straight Blade, Fender and Rack Eyelets

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Headset

    FSA, Threaded

    FSA, Threaded

    Stem

    Marin Alloy Adjustable Height Quill

    Marin Adjustable Height and Angle

    Handlebar

    Marin Alloy, 30mm Rise

    Marin Alloy, 30mm Rise

    Saddle

    Marin City + Sport Plush

    Marin City + Sport Extra Plush

    Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Alloy Suspension Post. 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Commute Platform

    Commute Platform

    Grips

    Marin Commute

    Marin Commute

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney, 7-Speed

    Shimano Altus 8-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano TY510

    Shimano FD-TY710

    Crank

    Forged aluminum, 48/38/28T, Ring Guard

    Forged aluminum, 48/38/28T, Ring Guard

    Shifters

    Shimano EF41 Shifter/Brake Lever Combo, 3x7-Speed

    Shimano EF500 3x8-Speed

    Cassette

    SunRace 7-Speed, 11-34T

    SunRace 8-Speed, 11-32T

    Chain

    KMC Z50

    KMC Z8

    Brakes

    Forged Alloy Linear Pull

    Forged Alloy Linear Pull

    Brake Levers

    Included With Shifters

    Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Machined Sidewall

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Machined Sidewall

    Spokes

    14g Stainless Steel

    14g Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

    Tires

    Marin City + Sport 700Cx38

    Vee Tire, Zilent, 700x38, Wire Bead

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