Marin Bikes

Larkspur 2

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  • Wheel Size: 650B
  • Frame: CroMo/Steel
  • Size Range: S, M, L

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

URBAN WARRIOR

OUT OF THE BOX RIDING

Why just roll to the deli or ride to work when you can take a detour down your favorite dirt track on the way? It's an adventure bike, it's a gravel bike, it's a mountain bike, it's a commuter bike... it's whatever you want it to be.

Awarded Most Supple Bike of the Year 2021 by Path Less Pedaled, the Marin Larkspur 2 is a modern Mixte, turned up to 11. High volume 2.35” Vee Tire Co tires, 11-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain, Shimano Deore hydraulic brakes and a Tranz-X dropper post for added comfort and control. Let’s roll!

You can read the story behind the Marin Larkspur here in our Journal.

Key upgrades over the Larkspur 1:

  • Shimano Deore 1x 11 speed wide range drivetrain
  • Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes
  • TranzX dropper post

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Specifications

  • Frame

    Series 2 Butted CrMo, 27.5” Wheels, Mixte Low-Step, Integrated Headset, Disc Brake, Kickstand Mount, Fender and Rack Mounts

  • Fork

    CrMo Steel, Curved Blade, Disc Specific, Fender and Rack Eyelets

  • Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 27mm Internal, Disc Specific

  • Hub, Rear

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

  • Hub, Front

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 32H

  • Spoke, Nipples

    14g Stainless Steel

  • Tires

    Vee Tire Co., GPVee, 27.5x2.35", Wire Bead, Puncture Protection, Mixed Terrain Ready

  • Derailleur, Rear

    Shimano Deore 11-Speed

  • Derailleur, Front

    -

  • Shift Lever

    Shimano Deore 11-Speed

  • Crankset

    Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow CrMo Spindle, Narrow Wide 38T

  • Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Outboard Bearings

  • Chain

    KMC X11

  • Cassette

    SunRace 11-Speed, 11-51T

  • Brake, Front

    Shimano Deore Hydraulic, 180mm Rotor

  • Brake, Rear

    Shimano Deore Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor

  • Brake Levers

    Shimano Deore Hydraulic

  • Handlebar

    Marin Alloy Sweeper

  • Stem

    Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp

  • Grips

    Marin County

  • Headset

    FSA Orbit CE No.8B

  • Seatpost

    TranzX YSP38J, 70mm/110mm Travel, Shimano I-Spec EV Lever

  • Saddle

    Marin Adventure Plush

  • Pedals

    Commute Platform

Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

Larkspur 2 geometry diagram
S M L
Stack 602.8 616.8 635.4
Reach 390 410 430
Headtube Angle 69° 69° 69°
Headtube Length 190 205 225
Seattube Angle 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
Seattube Length 390 450 500
Toptube Effective 568.6 592.7 618.2
BB Height 280 280 280
BB Drop 75 75 75
Chainstay 440 440 440
Wheelbase 1080 1105 1132.3
Standover Height 550.35 562.35 576.35
Fork Offset 50 50 50
Seatpost Diameter 27.2 27.2 27.2
Handlebar Width 700 700 700
Stem Length 75 75 75
Crank Length 170 175 175

All lengths in millimeters

Reviews

The Larkspur 2 is a comfortable, cruisy, mixtie-inspired bike that delivers big doses of vitamin F(un).

It's goofy fun.

Marin Bikes has produced a versatile, handsome, and fun bike to ride. It’s fun and easy to pedal, and it’s geared properly for anything that you might want to throw at it.

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