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2001 Marin Larkspur · 2000 Marin Larkspur

Specification2001 Marin Larkspur2000 Marin Larkspur
Overview
Model year20012000
BrandMarinMarin
ModelLarkspurLarkspur
Bicycle typeCity/commuterCity/commuter
Archive ID3597945358
Original MSRP$359.99$349.00
ColorsBrush PolishedMatte Silver
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 constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7000 T6 aluminum, double-buttedOvation chromoly
ForkMarinMarin
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupHybrid MixHybrid Mix
ShiftersSRAM ESP 3.0Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30Shimano Nexave 301
Rear derailleurSRAM ESP 5.0Shimano Acera
CranksetAluminum, 28/38/48 teethCyclone 300P, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketCartridgeSealed cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResinResin
Brakes
BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull leversLinear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" sealed mechanismVp
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseAlloy riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminum, forgedAlloy
SaddleComfortMarin Comfort
SeatpostAluminum, suspensionPost Moderne suspension, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsAluminum QRAlloy
RimsAluminum, 36-holeAlloy, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mmStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front tire700 x 35c City700 x 35c Cross-Terrain
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2001 Marin Larkspur2000 Marin Larkspur
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm439.4 mm
Wheelbase1057.3 mm1057.3 mm

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