Fairfax 1
OverviewAbout the Marin Fairfax 1
The Marin Fairfax 1 is a hybrid bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $649.99 at BikesOnline. A flat-bar bike for fitness, commuting and easy weekend riding.
How it comparesThe Fairfax 1 against similarly priced bikes
- At $649.99 it costs less than 78% of the 66 hybrids we list.
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.94, about the same as similarly priced hybrids (middle 0.91).
- Gears at the back: 7-speed, fewer than the middle of similarly priced hybrids (8-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 35 mm, narrower than the middle of similarly priced hybrids (40 mm).
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SizingWhat size Fairfax 1 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 150 to 155 cm | 4 ft 11 in to 5 ft 1 in |
| S | 155 to 165 cm | 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M | 165 to 175 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| L | 175 to 185 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| XL | 185 to 191 cm | 6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 3 in |
Rider heights from Marin's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Marin
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Hybrid
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Tourney 2x7
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $649.99 at BikesOnline, was $799.99. In stock, checked 3 Nov 2026.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 590 mm
- Reach
- 420 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.40
- Head angle
- 70.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 73.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1096.7 mm
- Chainstay
- 445 mm
- BB drop
- 70 mm
- Standover
- 745.2 mm
- Fork rake
- 50 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano Tourney
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 2x
- Speeds
- 7
- Crank
- Forged Alloy Crank
- Chainrings
- 46/30
- Cassette
- Shimano CSHG200, 7-Speed, 12 to 32T
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Tourney, 7-Speed
- Brakes
- Tektro MDM280 Mechanical Disc
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- Marin Aluminium Double Wall, Disc Specific
- Stock tyre
- 700x35c
- Fork material
- Steel
- Seatpost
- Marin Alloy, 27.2mm
- Cockpit
- Marin Alloy Threadless / Marin Alloy Flat, 31.8mm
- Saddle
- Marin Fitness Plush
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.40 gives a long and low, racier riding position.
- Steering
- A 70.5 deg head angle points to stable, relaxed steering.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.94 is a low climbing gear that still handles steep pitches.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (BikesOnline product page (specification list and geometry table)), verified 2026-11-03. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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