Marin Fairfax 1

The Fairfax 1 is the most affordable in the collection. Named “Best Hybrid” many years running by Wirecutter it’s built around a lightweight Series 1 aluminum frame and a sturdy CrMo fork and comes with a 3x7-speed Shimano drivetrain, Tektro mechanical disc brakes and plenty of reliable Marin components.

Specifications

• Frame

  Series 1 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Disc Brake, Internal Cable Routing, Fender, Rack and Kickstand Mounts

• Fork

  CrMo Steel, Straight Blade, Disc Mount, QR Dropouts, Fender and Rack Eyelets

• Rims

  Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Disc Specific

• Hub, Rear

  Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

• Hub, Front

  Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H

• Spoke, Nipples

  14g Stainless Steel

• Tires

  Fitness 700Cx35mm

• Derailleur, Rear

  Shimano Tourney, 7-Speed

• Derailleur, Front

  Shimano TY510

• Shift Lever

  Shimano Shifter/Brake Lever Combo, 3x7-Speed

• Crankset

  Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 48/38/28T, Ring Guard

• Bottom Bracket

  Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

• Chain

  KMC Z8

• Cassette

  SunRace 7-Speed, 11-34T

• Brake, Front

  Tektro MDM280 Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor

• Brake, Rear

  Tektro MDM280 Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor

• Brake Levers

  Shimano w/ Integrated Shifters

• Handlebar

  Marin Alloy Flat, 31.8mm

• Stem

  Marin Alloy Threadless

• Grips

  Marin Commute

• Headset

  FSA, Threadless

• Seatpost

  Marin Alloy, 27.2mm

• Saddle

  Marin Fitness Plush

• Pedals

  Marin Oso OEM Nylon Platform