I recently found a Marin Limited Edition for sale in my town. It seems to be in good shape, paint is real nice yet, and it is a tange frame. It also has a full 105 group and it is complete minus wheels. My question is... Is this too racey for a commuter? I am a little leary about going to look at it in person because I am a huge impulse buyer, and if it isn't going to work for me, I don't want to spend the money on yet another bike, plus at $200 without wheels I don't want to spend money on something that isn't right. I haven't found much info on Marin bikes here at bikeforum and most info I gathered was about their MTB's. Here is a pic of it the owner sent me with wheels on it.

I actually do like it, but you should test ride it first. Find some wheels and make sure it fits perfectly.

Glad I'm not the only one who thought that about the color at first. I emailed the guy to see if he had wheels to test ride it on and I'm waiting for a reply. I don't know if maybe I am just reading to much into race geometry, and should just stick with if it fits and I like the ride I should buy it.

-Joseph

I have a ten-year old Marin Larkspur I use for year-round commuting here in Maine, and it has held up very well. It's not as colorful though.

If you commute with that bike and find men poppin' stares at your lycra clad behind, then you will know why.