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    MSRP
    $429
    $569
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    $1,149
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    Category
    FitnessFitnessFitnessFitness
    2.8
    3.4
    4.0
    4.2
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    SteelAluminumCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    TourneyAcera, AltusSora, microSHIFT R9Tiagra, FSA
    Drivetrain
    3 × 73 × 82 × 92 × 10
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Fairfax 1
    Fairfax 2
    Fairfax 3
    Fairfax 4
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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)

    38 mph

    Fairfax 1

    38 mph

    Fairfax 2

    38 mph

    Fairfax 3

    38 mph

    Fairfax 4

    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

    Series 1 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Disc Brakes, Fender and Rack Mounts

    Series 2 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Disc Brake, Internal Cable Routing, Fender and Rack Mounts

    Series 3 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Relieved Tapered Head Tube and BB, Internal Cable Routing, Flat-Mount Disc Specific Forged Dropouts, Fender, Rack, and Kickstand Mounts

    Series 3 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Relieved Tapered Head Tube and BB, Internal Cable Routing, Flat-Mount Disc Specific Forged Dropouts, Fender, Rack, and Kickstand Mounts

    Fork

    Cr-Mo Steel, Straight Blade, Disc Mount, Fender and Rack Eyelets

    6061 Aluminum, Straight-Blade, Disc Mount, Fender and Rack Eyelets

    Marin Full Carbon w/ Taper Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets

    Marin Full Carbon w/ Taper Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    Headset

    FSA, Threadless

    FSA

    FSA

    FSA

    Stem

    Marin Alloy Threadless

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy

    Handlebar

    Marin Alloy, 30mm Rise

    Marin Alloy Flat

    Marin Alloy Flat

    Marin Alloy Flat

    Saddle

    Marin Fitness Plush

    Marin Fitness Plush

    Marin Fitness Plush

    Marin Fitness Plush

    Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Commute Platform

    Fitness Platform

    Commute Platform

    Commute Platform

    Grips

    Marin Commute

    Marin Ergonomic Locking

    Marin Ergonomic Locking

    Marin Ergonomic Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney, 7-Speed

    Shimano Acera Shadow, 8-Speed

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Tiagra 10-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano TY510

    Shimano M191

    MicroSHIFT R9

    Shimano Tiagra

    Crank

    Forged aluminum, 48/38/28T, Ring Guard

    Shimano TY301 48/38/28

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 48/32T Chainrings, Ring Guard

    FSA Vero Pro, Extra-Wide Compact, 48/32T

    Shifters

    Shimano EF41 Shifter/Brake Lever Combo, 3x7-Speed

    Shimano Altus RapidFire

    MicroSHIFT R9 2x9 Flat Bar Road Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra for Flat Bar

    Cassette

    SunRace 7-Speed, 11-34T

    SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T

    SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-34T

    Shimano, 10-Speed, 11-34T

    Chain

    KMC Z50

    KMC Z8

    KMC X9

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Tektro Mechanical Disc Brake

    Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc Brake

    Tektro R290 Flat-Mount Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

    Shimano U300 Flat-Mount Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters

    Tektro Hydraulic

    Tektro Hydraulic

    Shimano Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Machined Sidewall

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Machined Sidewall

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 19mm ID, 25mm Tall, Disc Specific

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm ID, 30mm Tall, Tubeless-Compatible, Disc Specific

    Spokes

    14g Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

    Tires

    Marin Fitness 700Cx35

    Vee Tire, Baldy, 700x32, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead

    Vee Tire, Baldy, 700x32, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead

    Vee Tire, Baldy, 700x32, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead

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