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1998 Marin Larkspur

Velopedia Archive ID 72703

Overview

Model year1998
BrandMarin
ModelLarkspur
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID72703
Original MSRP$299.00
ColorsMatte silver
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5", womens 17.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkMarin Lite
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CS11, 116mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi aluminum brakes, Shimano Alivio ST EF-28 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleMarin Lite Comfort
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Altus
RimsAlex VP-18F, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c Marin Lite
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube551.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 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 27, 2026.