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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Marin Fairfax and 2012 Marin Fairfax.
- Gearing
2012 Marin Fairfax has a 32% lower climbing ratio than 2010 Marin Fairfax.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2010 Marin Fairfax
2012 Marin Fairfax
Overview
Model Year
2010
2012
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Fairfax
Fairfax
Bicycle Type
Road/sport
Road
Original MSRP
$750.00
$769.99
Colors
Blue Royal, Silver Gloss
White Gloss
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 20.5", 22"
15, 17, 19, 20.5, 22
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
—
Frame Material
6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
double butted 6061 alloy
Fork
RFE Carbon
RFE Carbon Road
Fork Material
Carbon
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Flat Bar Road Mix
—
Shifters
Shimano ST-R225 EZ-Fire
Shimano Acera Rapidrife 9-spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano R453
Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
TruVativ Touro 3.0, 30/42/52 teeth
Shimano Alivio 48/36/26t
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
sealed cartridge
Cassette
—
Shimano HG-50 9sp 11-32t
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
—
Chain
Shimano HG40
KMC Z99
Pedals
Composite with Alloy Cage, Toe clip & Strap
Composite
Brakes
Brakes
Forged Alloy Linear Pull w/power modulator front/Forged Alloy Linear Pull rear brakes, Shimano ST-R225 EZ-Fire levers
Alloy linear pull
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless double sealed
FSA Orbit C
Handlebar
Double Butted 6061 Alloy OS flat
Alloy 31.8
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Alloy Adjustable
Marin Alloy
Saddle
Marin ALP w/ gel
Marin ALP
Seatpost
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust, 300mm, 27.2mm diameter
Alloy 27.2
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula
—
Rims
Alex DC-19, 28-hole/32-hole
Alex DC-19
Spokes
WTB stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
—
Front Tire
700 x 28c Kenda Road
Vittoria Zaffiro 700 x 28
Wheel Size
700c wheels
—
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.