Larkspur 1
OverviewAbout the Marin Larkspur 1
The Marin Larkspur 1 is a hybrid bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $899.99 at BikesOnline. A flat-bar bike for fitness, commuting and easy weekend riding.
How it comparesThe Larkspur 1 against similarly priced bikes
- At $899.99 it costs less than 51% of the 66 hybrids we list.
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.75, lower (easier on steep climbs) than the middle of similarly priced hybrids (0.88).
- Gears at the back: 10-speed, more than the middle of similarly priced hybrids (8-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 60 mm, wider than the middle of similarly priced hybrids (40 mm).
Closest alternatives on price
same price · 8-speed vs 10-speed · 42 mm tyres vs 60 mm
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$20 less · 9-speed vs 10-speed · 40 mm tyres vs 60 mm
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Compare the Larkspur 1 with the two closest side by side
Compared with the 43 similar hybrid bikes on BikeFinder priced $650 to $1,200, using each bike's published specs and the price shown on its page.
SizingWhat size Larkspur 1 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 173 cm | 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 8 in |
| L | 173 to 180 cm | 5 ft 8 in to 5 ft 11 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
- 2024
- Category
- Hybrid
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 27.5-inch (650b)
- Drivetrain
- microSHIFT Advent 1x10
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L
- Price
- $899.99 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
- 616.8 mm
- Reach
- 410 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.50
- Head angle
- 69 deg
- Seat angle
- 73.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1105 mm
- Chainstay
- 440 mm
- BB drop
- 75 mm
- Standover
- 562.4 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- microSHIFT Advent
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 10
- Crank
- Forged Alloy Crank, Steel Narrow Wide 38T Chainring
- Chainrings
- 38
- Cassette
- SunRace, 10-Speed, 11-51T
- Rear derailleur
- MicroSHIFT Advent X, 10-Speed Wide Range
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, 180mm Rotor
- Rotors
- 180/160mm
- Wheelset
- Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Internal, Disc Specific
- Rim internal width
- 25 mm
- Stock tyre
- 27.5x2.35
- Fork material
- Steel
- Seatpost
- Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
- Cockpit
- Marin Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp / Marin Alloy Sweeper
- Saddle
- Marin Adventure Plush
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.50 gives a balanced, endurance riding position.
- Steering
- A 69 deg head angle points to stable, relaxed steering.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.75 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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