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Key differences
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- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 1999 Marin Larkspur is City & Commuter; 1998 Marin Larkspur is Hybrid.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1999 Marin Larkspur.
- Data limitation
Only 1998 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.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; 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
1999 Marin Larkspur
1998 Marin Larkspur
Overview
Model Year
1999
1998
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Larkspur
Larkspur
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$316.00
$299.00
Colors
—
Matte silver
Sizes
—
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork
Marin
Marin Lite
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano AceraX EZ Fire
Shimano Alivio EZ Fire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Nexave top-swing
Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom bracket mount
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Nexave
Shimano AceraX
Crankset
Shimano Nexave, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-CS11, 116mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed
7-speed, 11 - 28 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
Lee Chi aluminum brakes, Shimano Alivio ST EF-28 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Marin
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Marin alloy
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Marin alloy
Aluminum
Saddle
Marin Comfort
Marin Lite Comfort
Seatpost
Marin Ovation, suspension
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy
Shimano Altus
Rims
Alloy, 36-hole
Alex VP-18F, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c street tread
700 x 38c Marin Lite
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
—
1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
44.4 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.