Fairfax 1

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- Price: $649.00*
- Wheel Size: 700C
- Frame: Aluminum
- Size Range: XS, S, M, L, XL
Size Rider height range XS 4'11" to 5'1" S 5'1" to 5'5" M 5'5" to 5'9" L 5'9" to 6'1" XL 6'1" to 6'4"
FITNESS ROAD RIDING
COMMUTING
BIKE PATH RIDING
The Fairfax 1 is the most affordable in the collection. Named “Best Hybrid” many years running by Wirecutter it’s built around a lightweight Series 1 aluminum frame and a sturdy CrMo fork and comes with a 3x7-speed Shimano drivetrain, Clark’s mechanical disc brakes and plenty of reliable Marin components.
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Specifications
Frame
Series 1 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Disc Brake, Internal Cable Routing, Fender, Rack and Kickstand Mounts
Fork
Cr-Mo Steel, Straight Blade, Disc Mount, QR Dropouts, Fender and Rack Eyelets
Rims
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Disc Specific
Hub, Rear
Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
Hub, Front
Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
Spoke, Nipples
14g Stainless Steel
Tires
Fitness 700Cx35mm
Derailleur, Rear
Shimano Tourney, 7-Speed
Derailleur, Front
Shimano TY510
Shift Lever
Shimano Shifter/Brake Lever Combo, 3x7-Speed
Crankset
Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 48/38/28T, Ring Guard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
Chain
KMC Z8
Cassette
SunRace 7-Speed, 11-34T
Brake, Front
Clark's CMD-23 Mechanical Disc, Shimano Pad Compatible, 160mm Rotor
Brake, Rear
Clark's CMD-23 Mechanical Disc, Shimano Pad Compatible, 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters
Handlebar
Marin Alloy, 30mm Rise
Stem
Marin Alloy Threadless
Grips
Marin Commute
Headset
FSA, Threadless
Seatpost
Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
Saddle
Marin Fitness Plush
Pedals
Commute Platform
Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.
Geometry

XS | S | M | L | XL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stack | 557 | 571.3 | 590 | 609 | 637.3 |
Reach | 385 | 400 | 420 | 440 | 455 |
Headtube Angle | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° |
Headtube Length | 140 | 155 | 175 | 195 | 225 |
Seattube Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
Seattube Length | 380 | 430 | 480 | 520 | 550 |
Toptube Effective | 550 | 569.2 | 594.8 | 620.4 | 643.8 |
BB Height | 283.5 | 283.5 | 283.5 | 283.5 | 283.5 |
BB Drop | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Chainstay | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 |
Wheelbase | 1050.01 | 1070 | 1096.7 | 1123.4 | 1148.4 |
Standover Height | 660.74 | 705.38 | 745.2 | 780.34 | 809.68 |
Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Seatpost Diameter | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 |
Handlebar Width | 640 | 640 | 680 | 680 | 680 |
Stem Length | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Crank Length | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
All lengths in millimeters