Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $999
    $1,449
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CommuterCommuter
    3.7
    4.1
    SteelSteel
    Fork
    SteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b650b
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    microSHIFT Advent, FSAApex
    Drivetrain
    1 × 91 × 11
    Brand Site

    shop.fairdalebikes.com

    shop.fairdalebikes.com

    Summary
    The Fairdale Weekender Archer and Fairdale Weekender MX are both 650b steel frame commuter bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The Weekender MX has better components.
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    31 mph

    Weekender Archer

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    100% Chromoly, Disc, w/Rack and Fender mounts (M/L/XL 700c Compatible)

    Tire Clearance54c

    100% Chromoly Steel, with Rack and Fender mounts (M and L frame are compatible with 700c wheels)

    Tire Clearance54c

    Fork

    100% Chromoly. One-piece machined steerer tube

    100% Chromoly. One-piece Machined Steerer Tube

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA

    Neco BB-501

    Headset

    FSA, Sealed Integrated, 45º/45º

    FSA, Sealed Integrated

    Stem

    70mm, Forged Aluminum (60mm on XS)

    Sunday Freeze Front Load

    Handlebar

    Fairdale Archer v3, Aluminum

    Fairdale MX-4 Bar, 100% Chromoly

    Saddle

    Fairdale Logo Seat

    Fairdale Race

    Seatpost

    Micro adjust, 27.2mm

    Micro Adjust, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Odyssey Twisted PC

    Odyssey Twisted PC

    Grips

    Fairdale Swan

    Fairdale Swan

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    MicroShift Advent, 9-Speed

    SRAM Apex 1, Long Cage, 11-Speed

    Crank

    FSA Vero Pro 1X NW (XS,S =165mm, M=170mm, L,XL=175mm)

    SRAM Apex 1 (M & L=172.5mm)

    Shifters

    MicroShift Advent Trigger, 9-Speed

    SRAM Apex 1, 11-Speed, Flat Bar

    Cassette

    MicroShift CS-H093, 11-42T, 9-Speed

    Chain

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Promax DSK-717

    Avid BB7 MTB

    Brake Levers

    Promax XL-91

    Avid FR 5 (F&R)

    Wheels
    Rims

    27.5"/650b, 32-Hole, Aluminum, Double Wall, Pinned Rim, Tubeless compatible

    27.5"/650b, 32-Hole, Aluminum, Double Wall, Pinned Rim, Tubeless compatible

    Front Hub

    Sealed Bearings, 32-H, Alum. Shell, Disc Brake Mount, w/Allen Skewer Axle

    Sealed Bearings, 32-H, Alum. Shell, Disc Brake Mount, w/Allen Skewer Axle

    Rear Hub

    Sealed Bearings, 32-H, Alum. Shell, Disc Brake Mount, w/Allen Skewer Axle

    Sealed Bearings, 32-H, Alum. Shell, Disc Brake Mount, w/Allen Skewer Axle

    Tires

    27.5” x 1.65” Maxxis Overdrive

    Continental Dbl Fighter III, 27.5"/650b x 2.0 (27.5”/650b x 1.65” Maxxis Overdrive on XS/S)

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