Fairfax 3

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Price: $999.00^*
Wheel Size: 700C
Frame: Aluminum

Size Range: XS, S, M, L, XL

Size	Rider height range
XS	4'11" to 5'1"
S	5'1" to 5'5"
M	5'5" to 5'9"
L	5'9" to 6'1"
XL	6'1" to 6'3"

Manufacturer’s suggested retail price may not include additional shipping or preparation charges and does not include applicable US sales tax. Please contact your local Marin dealer for a quote.

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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 Tektro hydraulic brakes, Vee Tire Co tires and plenty of reliable Marin components.

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Specifications

Frame

Series 3 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Relieved Tapered Head Tube and BB, Internal Cable Routing, Disc Specific Forged QR Dropouts, Rear Kickstand Mount, Fender and Rack Mounts
Fork

Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, QR Dropout, Fender Eyelets
Rims

Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 19mm ID, 25mm Tall, Disc Specific
Hub, Rear

Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
Hub, Front

Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
Spoke, Nipples

14g Black Stainless Steel
Tires

Vee Tire Co., G-Sport, 700Cx35mm, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead
Derailleur, Rear

Shimano Sora
Derailleur, Front

microSHIFT R9
Shift Lever

microSHIFT R9 2x9 Flat Bar Road Shifters
Crankset

Forged Alloy, 48/32T Chainrings, Ring Guard
Bottom Bracket

Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
Chain

KMC X9
Cassette

Shimano, 9-Speed, 11-34T
Brake, Front

Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake, Rear

Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers

Tektro Hydraulic
Handlebar

Marin Alloy Flat, 31.8mm
Stem

Marin 3D Forged Alloy
Grips

Marin Ergonomic Locking
Headset

FSA, No.42/CB
Seatpost

Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
Saddle

Marin Fitness Plush
Pedals

Nylon Platform

Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	XS	S	M	L	XL
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 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.

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Marin Fairfax chainstay Series 2 aluminum decal

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.