Marin Fairfax 2 (Red Black)
FITNESS ROAD RIDING
COMMUTING
BIKE PATH RIDING
The Fairfax 2 is the mid-tier bike in the Fairfax collection, with plenty of upgrades over the base model. It’s built around a fast and light Series 2 aluminum frame and aluminum straight-blade fork and comes with a Shimano 2x8-speed Shimano drivetrain, Clark’s hydraulic disc brakes, Vee Tire Co tires and plenty of reliable Marin components
Key upgrades from Fairfax 1/1 ST:
- Series 2 Fitness frame
- Straight blade aluminum fork
- Shimano Acera/TY710 2x8 drivetrain
- Vee Tire Zilent tires w/puncture protection
SPECIFICATIONS
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FRAME
Series 2 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Disc Brake, Internal Cable Routing, Fender and Rack Mounts
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FORK
6061 Aluminum, Straight-Blade, Disc Mount, QR Dropouts, Fender and Rack Eyelets
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RIMS
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Disc Specific
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HUB, REAR
Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
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HUB, FRONT
Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
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SPOKE, NIPPLES
14g Black Stainless Steel
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TIRES
Vee Tire Co., Zilent, 700Cx35mm, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead
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DERAILLEUR, REAR
Shimano Acera, 8-Speed
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DERAILLEUR, FRONT
Shimano TY710
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SHIFT LEVER
Shimano Altus 2x8
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CRANKSET
Forged Alloy Crank, 46/30T, Ring Guard
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BOTTOM BRACKET
Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
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CHAIN
KMC Z8
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CASSETTE
SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T
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BRAKE, FRONT
Clarks Clout Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
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BRAKE, REAR
Clarks Clout Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
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BRAKE LEVERS
Clarks Clout Hydraulic
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HANDLEBAR
Marin Alloy Flat
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STEM
Marin 3D Forged Alloy
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GRIPS
Marin Ergonomic Locking
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HEADSET
FSA, No.8B
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SEATPOST
Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
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SADDLE
Marin Fitness Plush
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PEDALS
Fitness Platform
GEOMETRY

XS | S | M | L | XL | |
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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
TECHNOLOGY

SERIES 2 AND SERIES 1 FRAME
Series 2 frames feature a 6061 aluminum frame with disc brake mounts, integrated headsets, internal cable routing, and fender and rack mounts. Series 1 frames also feature 6061 aluminum tubing, disc brake mounts, and fender and rack mounts.

DISC BRAKES
Disc brakes on all Fairfax models provide smooth, controlled stopping in all conditions with minimal maintenance.

STEP THROUGH DESIGN
The Fairfax 2 ST and 1 ST feature a step-through frame design with a lowered toptube for easier mounting and dismounting.