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2010 Marin Fairfax · 2012 Marin Fairfax

Specification2010 Marin Fairfax2012 Marin Fairfax
Overview
Model year20102012
BrandMarinMarin
ModelFairfaxFairfax
Bicycle typeRoad/sportRoad
Archive ID207013028287
Original MSRP$750.00$769.99
ColorsBlue Royal, Silver GlossWhite Gloss
Sizes15", 17", 19", 20.5", 22"15, 17, 19, 20.5, 22
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded—
Frame material6061 Triple Butted Aluminumdouble butted 6061 alloy
ForkRFE CarbonRFE Carbon Road
Fork materialCarbon—
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupFlat Bar Road Mix—
ShiftersShimano ST-R225 EZ-FireShimano Acera Rapidrife 9-spd
Front derailleurShimano R453Shimano Acera
Rear derailleurShimano SoraShimano Alivio
CranksetTruVativ Touro 3.0, 30/42/52 teethShimano Alivio 48/36/26t
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgesealed cartridge
Cassette—Shimano HG-50 9sp 11-32t
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth—
ChainShimano HG40KMC Z99
PedalsComposite with Alloy Cage, Toe clip & StrapComposite
Brakes
BrakesForged Alloy Linear Pull w/power modulator front/Forged Alloy Linear Pull rear brakes, Shimano ST-R225 EZ-Fire leversAlloy linear pull
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless double sealedFSA Orbit C
HandlebarDouble Butted 6061 Alloy OS flatAlloy 31.8
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemAlloy AdjustableMarin Alloy
SaddleMarin ALP w/ gelMarin ALP
SeatpostComp Alloy Micro Adjust, 300mm, 27.2mm diameterAlloy 27.2
Wheels & tires
HubsFormula—
RimsAlex DC-19, 28-hole/32-holeAlex DC-19
SpokesWTB stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge—
Front tire700 x 28c Kenda RoadVittoria Zaffiro 700 x 28
Wheel size700c wheels—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.