A couple of years again I reviewed a fairly distinctive bike from Marin Bicycles, the Larkspur. Effectively, now they’ve added a new mannequin with the Larkspur E. The brand new metropolis/journey bike is all dressed up with entrance and hind lights, fenders, and a Bosch Lively Line Plus motor.
The brand new Larkspur E nonetheless has the spirit of the unique Larkspur “journey/mixte”, however is now prepared for some severe commuting. Don’t get me improper although, for those who needed to take the Larkspur E out on the hearth roads round city, it’s up for it.
The Larkspur E is a completely succesful bike on any terrain. Be it exploring the neighborhood, grabbing groceries, commuting, or venturing on gravel trails, it may well deal with all of it.
It Comes with Good Stuff
The Larkspur E’s Bosch Lively Line Plus drive unit provides a claimed vary of 25-93 miles. This vary is dependent upon rider weight, the extent of help used, and the terrain that’s being ridden.
The battery may be totally recharged in solely 4 hours. It carries a top-assisted velocity of 20MPH. The totally different help modes are picked on the cleanly built-in show which sits subsequent to the left grip.
The “E” a part of the Larkspur E makes use of the Bosch Sensible System, has 50Nm of torque, and a 545Wh battery.
The Larkspur E additionally sports activities a Shimano CUES drivetrain, which is designed to run particularly with middle drive motors. Stopping energy is delivered with Shimano hydraulic brakes and massive 180mm rotors.
It’s additionally geared up with a dropper submit in case there’s some gnar on the way in which house from grabbing groceries. Or extra realistically, it gives a strategy to comfortably cease at intersections and make getting on/off simpler with a decrease saddle.
Larkspur E Geometry
Larkspur E Highlights and Retail
Retail: $2,999
- CrMo step-thru “mixte” body & CrMo fork
- Bosch Lively Line Plus good system drive unit w/ 50Nm torque
- Class 1 (North America/NZ); 20MPH high assisted velocity, 25 km/h in different world markets
- Bosch Energy Pack 545 downtube battery, 545Wh, detachable with key
- Shimano CUES 1x 10-speed drivetrain
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- 27.5″ wheels w/ 2.35″ huge multi-surface tires
- Full-wrap extrusion aluminum fenders & built-in Lezyne lighting
- Dropper seat submit
