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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2011 Marin Fairfax and 2010 Marin Fairfax.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2011 Marin Fairfax52/42/30T · 12–25T · 8-speed
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.6 mphHighest gear31.0 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

2010 Marin Fairfax52/42/30T · 12–25T · 8-speed
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.6 mphHighest gear31.0 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

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
2011 Marin Fairfax
2010 Marin Fairfax
Overview
Model Year
2011
2010
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Fairfax
Fairfax
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$699.99
$750.00
Colors
Black/fluoro green
Blue Royal, Silver Gloss
Sizes
15, 17, 19, 20.5, 22
15", 17", 19", 20.5", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Aluminum
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
Fork
RFE Carbon
RFE Carbon
Fork Material
Carbon
Carbon
Drivetrain
Component Group
Road Mix
Flat Bar Road Mix
Shifters
Shimano ST-R225 EZ-Fire
Shimano ST-R225 EZ-Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano R443
Shimano R453
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora
Crankset
TruVativ Touro 3.0, 52/42/30t teeth
TruVativ Touro 3.0, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG40
Shimano HG40
Pedals
—
Composite with Alloy Cage, Toe clip & Strap
Brakes
Brakes
Forged Alloy Linear Pull brakes, Shimano integrated levers
Forged Alloy Linear Pull w/power modulator front/Forged Alloy Linear Pull rear brakes, Shimano ST-R225 EZ-Fire levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" double sealed
1 1/8" threadless double sealed
Handlebar
Double Butted 6061 Alloy
Double Butted 6061 Alloy OS flat
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Alloy threadless
Alloy Adjustable
Saddle
Marin ALP w/ gel
Marin ALP w/ gel
Seatpost
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust, 300mm, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula
Formula
Rims
Alex DC-19, 28-hole/32-hole
Alex DC-19, 28-hole/32-hole
Spokes
WTB stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
WTB stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
700 x 28c Kenda Road
700 x 28c Kenda Road
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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