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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2001 Marin Larkspur has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2000 Marin Larkspur.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.00:1Total range457%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.93:1Highest4.36:1Total range468%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2001 Marin Larkspur
2000 Marin Larkspur
Overview
Model Year
2001
2000
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Larkspur
Larkspur
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$359.99
$349.00
Colors
Brush Polished
Matte Silver
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7000 T6 aluminum, double-butted
Ovation chromoly
Fork
Marin
Marin
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
SRAM ESP 3.0
Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Shimano Nexave 301
Rear Derailleur
SRAM ESP 5.0
Shimano Acera
Crankset
Aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Cyclone 300P, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" sealed mechanism
Vp
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Alloy riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum, forged
Alloy
Saddle
Comfort
Marin Comfort
Seatpost
Aluminum, suspension
Post Moderne suspension, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum QR
Alloy
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front Tire
700 x 35c City
700 x 35c Cross-Terrain
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
439.4 mm
439.4 mm
Wheelbase
1057.3 mm
1057.3 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.