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2009 Marin Larkspur

Original specifications: Shimano Acera · 8-speed rear derailleur · 700c wheels.

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Archive #17620

Model year: 2009
Category: Hybrid
Original MSRP: $479.99
Sizes: 15", 17", 19", 20.5", 22"
Colors: Silver Brushed
In this record: 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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2009 archived details

Published colors: Silver Brushed
Frame: 6061 aluminum w/new Edge 3 TT, DT
Original equipment: Hybrid Mix

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Original build6061 aluminum w/new Edge 3 TT, DT · Hybrid Mix · 700c wheels

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Archived sizes and colors

5 item records

Item-level catalog entries recovered from Velopedia’s original bicycle archive. They document how this model was listed historically; they do not identify the frame size associated with legacy reference geometry or indicate current availability.

Published sizes

15"17"19"20.5"22"

Published colors

Silver Brushed

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Size	Color
15"	Silver Brushed
17"	Silver Brushed
19"	Silver Brushed
20.5"	Silver Brushed
22"	Silver Brushed

Historical catalog evidence. Exact specifications and naming may vary by market, production run or manufacturer revision.

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	6061 aluminum w/new Edge 3 TT, DT
Fork Material	Chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Hybrid Mix
Shifters	Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated
Front Derailleur	Shimano C-100
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Acera
Crankset	SR Suntour NCX-410, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Sealed cartridge
Cassette	Shimano HG30
Rear Cogs	8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	KMC HG40
Pedals	Composite

Brakes

Brakes	Forged Alloy Linear Pull w/power modulator front/Forged Alloy Linear Pull rear brakes, Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Handlebar	Double Butted 6061 Alloy riser
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Alloy Adjustable
Saddle	WTB Comfort V
Seatpost	Suspension, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Alloy Double Sealed QR
Rims	Alex TA-20, 36-hole
Spokes	WTB stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire	700 x 35c Kenda Kwest
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes48/38/28T · 11–32T · 8-speed

Lowest0.88:1 Highest4.36:1 Total range499%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.4 mph Highest gear31.8 mph

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.

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Rear tire

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Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Chain · Original

KMC HG40

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SRAM PC-830 Chain One Color, 8 Speed

Replacement option

Competitive Cyclist ↗$11.00

Front tire · Original

700 x 35c Kenda Kwest

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Retailer offers

Vittoria Randonneur Reflect Tire Black, 700x35

700x35c

Replacement option

Competitive Cyclist ↗$34.99

Other replacement options (1)

Challenge Strada Pro Tubeless Tire Black, 700x35

700x35c

Replacement option

Backcountry ↗$89.99

Seatpost · Original

Suspension

27.2mm diameter

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Cane Creek Thudbuster ST Seatpost Black, 27.2mm

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Competitive Cyclist ↗$193.99

Backcountry ↗$193.99

More parts (3)Fewer parts

Cassette · Original

Shimano HG30

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Acera

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Rims · Original

Alex TA-20

36-hole

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Front tire: 700 x 35c Kenda Kwest
Drivetrain: 8-speed
Seatpost diameter: 27.2 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: Sealed cartridge

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: · Chromoly, unicrown crown

Look for dents or shape changes and inspect the edges of welds around the head tube, bottom bracket, seat cluster and suspension mounts for hairline cracks.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Hybrid Mix · Shifters: Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated · Front derailleur: Shimano C-100 · Rear derailleur: Shimano Acera · Crankset: SR Suntour NCX-410, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge · Cassette: Shimano HG30 · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: KMC HG40

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

Inspect the brakes →

Archived: Brakes: Forged Alloy Linear Pull w/power modulator front/Forged Alloy Linear Pull rear brakes, Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated levers

Inspect pads, cables and housings, then examine both rim braking surfaces for concavity, cracking or heavy wear. Confirm each caliper returns and centers correctly.

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Alex TA-20, 36-hole · Hubs: Alloy Double Sealed QR · Front tire: 700 x 35c Kenda Kwest

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Handlebar: Double Butted 6061 Alloy riser · Stem: Alloy Adjustable · Seatpost: Suspension, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: WTB Comfort V · Pedals: Composite

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2009 Marin Larkspur