FITNESS ROAD RIDING
COMMUTING
BIKE PATH RIDING
The Fairfax 3 is the top-entry in the Fairfax collection, packed with high-end upgrades over the rest of the family.
It’s built around a top-spec Series 3 aluminum frame and full carbon fiber fork and comes with a Shimano/microSHIFT 2x9 drivetrain. There’s also Clark’s hydraulic brakes, Vee Tire Co tires and plenty of reliable Marin components.
Key upgrades from Fairfax 2:
- Series 3 Fitness frame w/ relieved & tapered head tube and bottom bracket shell, forged dropouts and integrated kickstand mount
- Full carbon fiber fork w/ tapered steerer tube
- Shimano Sora/microSHIFT R9 2x9 drivetrain
- Vee Tire G-Sport tires
SPECIFICATIONS
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FRAME
Series 3 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Relieved Tapered Head Tube and BB, Internal Cable Routing, Disc Specific Forged Dropouts, Fender, Rack, and Kickstand Mounts
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FORK
Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, Fender Eyelets
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RIMS
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 19mm ID, 25mm Tall, 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., G-Sport, 700Cx35mm, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead
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DERAILLEUR, REAR
Shimano Sora
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DERAILLEUR, FRONT
microSHIFT R9
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SHIFT LEVER
microSHIFT R9 2x9 Flat Bar Road Shifters
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CRANKSET
Forged Alloy, 48/32T Chainrings, Ring Guard
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BOTTOM BRACKET
Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
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CHAIN
KMC X9
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CASSETTE
Shimano, 9-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.42/CB
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SEATPOST
Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
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SADDLE
Marin Fitness Plush
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PEDALS
Commute 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 |
| TANDOVER 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 3 FRAME
Series 3 Fitness frames feature butted and formed 6061 aluminum tubes with internal cable routing, flat mount disc brakes, and forged dropouts with rack and fender mounts and an integrated kickstand mount.
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.
