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2004 Marin Larkspur · 2003 Marin Larkspur

Specification2004 Marin Larkspur2003 Marin Larkspur
Overview
Model year20042003
BrandMarinMarin
ModelLarkspurLarkspur
Bicycle typeCity/commuterCity/commuter
Archive ID3120739262
Original MSRP$349.99$349.99
ColorsBrushedBrushed
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"
Frameset
Frame construction—TIG-welded
Frame material7000 aluminum, double-butted7000 aluminum, double-butted
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupHybrid MixHybrid Mix
ShiftersShimano AceraShimano Acera
Front derailleurShimano C100Shimano C100
Rear derailleurShimano AceraShimano Acera
CranksetSR Suntour CR410, 28/38/48 teethSR Suntour CR400, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeSealed cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResinResin
Brakes
BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano Acera leversAluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threaded Double sealed threaded1 1/8" threaded sealed mechanism
HandlebarDouble butted alloy, 1" riseAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemForged alloy 30 RiseAluminum, forged
SaddleWTB Comfort VComfort
SeatpostIn-Sync Bum suspensionAluminum, suspension
Wheels & tires
HubsAluminum, Q/RAluminum, Q/R
RimsAlex TA-19, 36-holeAlex TA-19, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front tire700 x 35c City tread700 x 35c City
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2004 Marin Larkspur2003 Marin Larkspur
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—73°
Chainstay / rear center—439.4 mm
Wheelbase—1057.3 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.