Bike Comparison
    Fairfax 32021 Marin
    FastRoad SL 22020 Giant
    MSRP
    $979
    $900
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    Category
    		FitnessFitness
    4.0
    3.9
    Frame
    		AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    		CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c700c
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    		Sora, microSHIFT R9Sora, FSA
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 92 × 9
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Marin Fairfax 3 and Giant FastRoad SL 2 are both 700c aluminum frame fitness bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Fairfax 3 has better components, while the FastRoad SL 2 has higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    2021 Fairfax 3
    2020 FastRoad SL 2
    Other Fitness bikes
    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

    2021 Fairfax 3

    39 mph

    2020 FastRoad SL 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Fairfax 32021 Marin
    FastRoad SL 22020 Giant
    Frame

    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: Satin Silver / Gloss Black/red

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

    Color: Satin Silver / Gloss Black/red

    Fork

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

    Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

    FSA MegaExo

    Headset

    FSA

    Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy

    Giant Sport

    Handlebar

    Marin Alloy Flat

    Giant Connect, flat

    Saddle

    Marin Fitness Plush

    Giant Contact (neutral)

    Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

    Giant D-Fuse, alloy

    Pedals

    Commute Platform

    N/A

    Grips

    Marin Ergonomic Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Sora

    Front Derailleur

    MicroSHIFT R9

    Shimano Sora

    Crank

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

    FSA Omega, 34/50

    Shifters

    MicroSHIFT R9 2x9 Flat Bar Road Shifters

    Shimano Sora

    Cassette

    SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-34T

    Shimano CS-HG201, 11x34

    Chain

    KMC X9

    KMC X9 with Missing Link

    Brakes

    Hydraulic Disc

    Tektro HD-R210

    Brake Levers

    Tektro Hydraulic

    Tektro

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Giant GX Disc

    Spokes

    stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

    alloy, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

    alloy, 28h

    Tires

    Vee Tire, Baldy, 700Cx32mm, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead

    Giant S-R3 AC, puncture protect, 700x32

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