MSRP | $979 | $900 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Fitness | Fitness |
Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Sora, microSHIFT R9 | Sora, FSA |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 | 2 × 9 |
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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. |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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 |
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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 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora |
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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 | Tektro R290 Flat-Mount Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor | Tektro HD-R210 |
Brake Levers | Tektro Hydraulic | Tektro |
Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 19mm ID, 25mm Tall, Disc Specific | Giant GX Disc |
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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 |