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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1999 Marin Larkspur.
- Data limitation
Only 2001 Marin Larkspur has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.00:1Total range457%
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1999 Marin Larkspur
2001 Marin Larkspur
Overview
Model Year
1999
2001
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Larkspur
Larkspur
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$316.00
$359.99
Colors
—
Brush Polished
Sizes
—
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 15", womens 17"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly
7000 T6 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Marin
Marin
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano AceraX EZ Fire
SRAM ESP 3.0
Front Derailleur
Shimano Nexave top-swing
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Nexave
SRAM ESP 5.0
Crankset
Shimano Nexave, 28/38/48 teeth
Aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Cartridge
Rear Cogs
7-speed
8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Direct Pull w/linear spring brakes, Shimano AceraX levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Marin
1 1/8" sealed mechanism
Handlebar
Marin alloy
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Marin alloy
Aluminum, forged
Saddle
Marin Comfort
Comfort
Seatpost
Marin Ovation, suspension
Aluminum, suspension
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy
Aluminum QR
Rims
Alloy, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm
Stainless steel, 2.0mm
Front Tire
700 x 38c street tread
700 x 35c City
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
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71°
Seat-tube angle
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73°
Chainstay / rear center
—
439.4 mm
Wheelbase
—
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.