MSRP | $769 | $979 |
|---|---|---|
Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Fitness | Fitness |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Aluminum | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Acera, Altus | Sora, microSHIFT R9 |
Drivetrain | 3 × 8 | 2 × 9 |
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Summary | The Marin Fairfax 2 and Marin Fairfax 3 are both 700c aluminum frame fitness bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Fairfax 2 has an aluminum fork, while the Fairfax 3 has a carbon fork and better components. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Series 2 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Disc Brake, Internal Cable Routing, Fender and Rack Mounts Color: Black / Charcoal | 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 Color: Black / Charcoal |
|---|---|---|
Fork | 6061 Aluminum, Straight-Blade, Disc Mount, Fender and Rack Eyelets | Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper | Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper |
Headset | FSA | FSA |
Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy | Marin 3D Forged Alloy |
Handlebar | Marin Alloy Flat | Marin Alloy Flat |
Saddle | Marin Fitness Plush | Marin Fitness Plush |
Seatpost | Marin Alloy, 27.2mm | Marin Alloy, 27.2mm |
Pedals | Fitness Platform | Commute Platform |
Grips | Marin Ergonomic Locking | Marin Ergonomic Locking |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Acera Shadow, 8-Speed | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | Shimano M191 | MicroSHIFT R9 |
Crank | Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 48/38/28T, Ring Guard | Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 48/32T Chainrings, Ring Guard |
Shifters | MicroSHIFT TS39, 8-Speed, Thumb-Tap | MicroSHIFT R9 2x9 Flat Bar Road Shifters |
Cassette | SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T | SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-34T |
Chain | KMC Z8 | KMC X9 |
Brakes | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc Brake | Tektro R290 Flat-Mount Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor |
Brake Levers | Tektro Hydraulic | Tektro Hydraulic |
Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Machined Sidewall | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 19mm ID, 25mm Tall, Disc Specific |
|---|---|---|
Front Hub | Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H | Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H |
Rear Hub | Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H | Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H |
Tires | Vee Tire, Baldy, 700Cx32mm, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead | Vee Tire, Baldy, 700Cx32mm, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead |