Kentfield 3
OverviewAbout the Marin Kentfield 3
The Marin Kentfield 3 is a hybrid bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $999.99 at BikesOnline. A flat-bar bike for fitness, commuting and easy weekend riding.
How it comparesThe Kentfield 3 against similarly priced bikes
- At $999.99 it sits in the upper part of the range: 63% of the 66 hybrids we list cost less.
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.76, lower (easier on steep climbs) than the middle of similarly priced hybrids (0.87).
- Gears at the back: 11-speed, more than the middle of similarly priced hybrids (9-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 40 mm, about the same as similarly priced hybrids (middle 42 mm).
Closest alternatives on price
$49 more · 9-speed vs 11-speed · 56 mm tyres vs 40 mm
$50 less · 9-speed vs 11-speed
$50 less · 8-speed vs 11-speed
$50 less · 9-speed vs 11-speed
Compare the Kentfield 3 with the two closest side by side
Compared with the 33 similar hybrid bikes on BikeFinder priced $700 to $1,350, using each bike's published specs and the price shown on its page.
SizingWhat size Kentfield 3 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| S | 152 to 163 cm | 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 4 in |
| M | 163 to 175 cm | 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| L | 173 to 183 cm | 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in |
| XL | 180 to 188 cm | 5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 2 in |
Rider heights from Marin's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Marin
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Hybrid
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- Shimano CUES 1x11
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $999.99 at BikesOnline, was $1,299.99. In stock, checked 3 Nov 2026.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 648.4 mm
- Reach
- 400 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.62
- Head angle
- 70 deg
- Seat angle
- 73.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1108 mm
- Chainstay
- 450 mm
- BB drop
- 70 mm
- Standover
- 754.4 mm
- Fork rake
- 50 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano CUES
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 11
- Crank
- Forged Alloy 2-Piece, Hollow CrMo Spindle, Crank arm: S=170 mm / M=170 mm / L=175 mm / XL=175 mm
- Chainrings
- 38
- Cassette
- Shimano CUES CS-LG400-11, 11-50T, 11-Speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano CUES RD-U6000 GS, 11-Speed
- Brakes
- Tektro HDM280 Hydraulic Disc, 2-Piston
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- Marin Aluminium Double Wall, Disc Specific, 32H, 20 mm internal width
- Rim internal width
- 20 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x40c
- Max tyre clearance
- 40 mm
- Fork material
- Steel
- BB standard
- BSA threaded
- Seatpost
- Marin Aluminium, 27.2mm
- Cockpit
- Marin Aluminium, 31.8mm clamp, Length: S=45 mm / M=45 mm / L=45 mm / XL=45 mm / Marin Aluminium, 6 deg bend, 0mm rise/drop, 31.8mm clamp, Width: S=680 mm / M=740 mm / L=740 mm / XL=740 mm
- Saddle
- Marin Adventure Plush
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.62 gives an upright, comfort-oriented riding position.
- Steering
- A 70 deg head angle points to stable, relaxed steering.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.76 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (BikesOnline product page (specification list and geometry table)), verified 2026-11-03. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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