The Marin Kentfield ST 1 Hybrid Bike is the most accessible bike in Marin's everyday hybrid range — combining a genuine step-through frame with simple, reliable componentry to make getting on, riding off and going about your day as easy as possible. The low-slung Series 1 6061 aluminium frame ditches the high top tube so you can mount and dismount without lifting a leg over the saddle, which is a small thing that makes a big difference if you're carrying shopping, herding kids onto the back, wearing a skirt or coat, or simply prefer not to do a yoga move every time you set off.

Built around the same proven Kentfield platform, the 1 ST keeps things refreshingly straightforward: a Shimano 7-speed drivetrain that's easy to use and easy for any local bike shop to service, mechanical disc brakes for confident all-weather stopping, and 700c wheels with mixed-surface Vee tyres that roll fast on tarmac but won't flinch at a cycle path or canal towpath. The CrMo steel Moto Blade fork adds a bit of retro BMX styling alongside genuine durability, and the frame comes ready for mudguards, a rack and a kickstand whenever you want to add them.

Key features

• Series 1 6061 aluminium step-through frame — easy on, easy off
  
• CrMo steel Moto Blade fork — BMX-inspired styling, disc-specific, with mudguard/rack eyelets
  
• Shimano 7-speed drivetrain — simple, dependable, easy to maintain
  
• Mechanical disc brakes — confident all-weather stopping with low ongoing maintenance
  
• 700c wheels with Marin double-wall alloy rims
  
• Vee Tire Co. tyres, multi-surface ready
  
• Upright hybrid geometry for comfort, visibility and confident handling
  
• Full mudguard, rack and kickstand mounts — ready for proper commuting setup
  
• Available in standard frame (Kentfield 1) for riders who prefer a traditional top tube

Who it's for

Returning riders, relaxed commuters, school-run parents, anyone short on flexibility or balance confidence at low speeds, and anyone who'd simply rather not have to swing a leg over a saddle every time they set off. A great Cycle to Work choice and a brilliant first "proper" bike for anyone getting back into riding — comfortable enough to enjoy, capable enough to depend on, and simple enough to look after.