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Marin Fairfax Bike - 2009
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Marin Fairfax Bike - 2009

Item # 776845

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Marin Fairfax provides the comfort of an upright ride with the fun of road bike performance—all for a price that lets you add the extras!

  • Fairfax's lightweight, hydroformed aluminum frame features road bike geometry, placing you over the pedals in optimal position for day-long cruising
  • Frame is triple-butted—tubes are thick at the ends and narrow twice toward the middle—for weight savings and strength
  • Upright positioning reduces strain on the hands, wrists and shoulders, and increases the rider's field of view—a plus in busy traffic
  • Carbon fiber fork enhances steering exactness and reduces high-frequency road vibrations
  • Truvativ 52/42/30 crankset and an 8-speed, 12/24 cassette provide 24 gears for handling everything from easy climbs to aggressive sprints
  • Shimano shifters and derailleurs move you smoothly from gear to gear; shifters operate easily using just your thumb and first finger
  • Linear-pull brakes are forged for strength and power modulated for controlled response
  • Double-wall rims and Kenda 700x28 road tires provide a sporty ride yet withstand customary hard-surface abuse
  • WTB Speed V Sport LE saddle is contoured for all-day comfort and anatomic support
  • Platform pedals with toe cages enhance pedaling efficiency and accommodate most athletic shoes
  • Specs are subject to change

After its initial break-in period you might notice your bicycle performing less responsively than the day you brought it home. Not to worry, this is typical of all new bicycles and simply reflects that cables have stretched or their housings have seated themselves into final position. To keep running at peak performance, all REI bicycles come with a FREE warranty tune-up, which should be accomplished between the first 100-200 miles of riding or after the first two months if you're accumulating miles less quickly. Contact your nearest REI bike shop for details and an appointment for this important service.

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Marin Fairfax Bike - 2009 Specs

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Frame6061 Aluminum
ForkRFE carbon
CranksetTruvativ Touro 3.0, 52/42/30
Bottom bracketCartridge sealed
ShiftersShimano ST-R224
Front derailleurShimano R453
Rear derailleurShimano Sora
Rear cogsSteel, 12-24, 8-speed
BrakesForged Alloy Linear-pull
Brake leversShimano Integrated
RimsAlex DC-19
Front hubFormula 28-hole
Rear hubFormula 32-hole
TiresKenda Road, 700x28
HandlebarDouble-butted 6061 aluminum
StemAlloy Threadless
Seat postComp Alloy micro-adjustable
SaddleWTB Speed V Sport LE
PedalsComposite
HeadsetDouble sealed 1-1/8'' threadless
ChainShimano HG40
GenderUnisex
Bike weightWhy we don't provide weights

Marin Fairfax Bike - 2009 Customer Reviews

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Marin Fairfax Bike - 2009
 
4.3

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        May

        15

        2009

        (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great bike

        By MinK

        from San Diego, CA

        About Me Casual Cyclist

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Fast

        Cons

        • Brakes Could Be Better

        Best Uses

          Comments about Marin Fairfax Bike - 2009:

          I'm a complete novice when it comes to bicycling. I haven't ridden a bike before this since I was like 10 or something. I bought this bike to ride casually and I think it's perfect for that.

          From the research I did when I was buying it, I found out the components aren't the best you could get for the money. Basically what you're paying for is the Marin name and maybe the carbon fiber fork. This was fine with me because I really fell in love with the appearance of this bike (as shallow as that sounds) and I didn't need top notch components because I am a VERY casual rider. (For example, I tried to ride some bikes with better components, which included gear shifters that didn't have numbers designating what gear I was in, and I ended up being very confused.)

          Anyway, this is a great bike, but you can get more for your money by purchasing like a Novara or something.

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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          5

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Almost perfect

          By manne

          from Los Angeles, CA

          About Me Casual Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Great Components
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Pavement

            Comments about Marin Fairfax Bike - 2009:

            After the LA River Ride and the LA Fun Ride, I wanted a bike that would be easier to ride than my mountain bike. I rode two bikes at REI, and this one felt immediately easy to ride. I have since done several LA River Bike path rides including up to Griffith Observatory. I am no expert rider, but I made it. I love this bike. My only down side would be the rear brake is noisy; although I have not had my tune up yet, and they can probably fix that. The brakes work fine -- just noisy.

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            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Aug

            9

            2009

             
            5.0

            excellent bike for the money.

            By nannylu

            from atlanta, ga

            About Me Casual Cyclist

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Gorgeous
            • Great Components
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Pavement

              Comments about Marin Fairfax Bike - 2009:

              i decided to get a bike for commuting and fun rides and had a budget of $600ish. i looked at some other bikes in this price range before discovering that the marin was on sale. i was so stoked to get this bike for what i could afford. it rides like a dream, the brakes are perfect, and the carbon fork makes even atlanta roads feel smooth and comfortable. i outfitted her with a pair of plante bike's freddy fenders, and she is ready for whatever the road or the weather can throw at me.

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              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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