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1997 Marin Larkspur

Velopedia Archive ID 61186

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMarin
ModelLarkspur
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID61186
Original MSRP$299.00
ColorsMatte silver
Sizes13", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkMarin
Fork materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX/Altus
ShiftersShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesAluminum cantilever brakes, Shimano AceraX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Marin Lite
HandlebarMarin Lite aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemChromoly
SaddleMarin Comfort
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Altus
RimsAluminum, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c street tread
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube546.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center438.1 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

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