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Marin Fairfax Bike - 2011

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The Marin Fairfax bike tackles all-season commutes, urban rides and fitness cruises with ease thanks to its upright riding position, efficient frame geometry and reliable components.

  • Triple-butted, hydroformed aluminum frame and carbon fiber fork work to optimize efficiency and also ensure a comfortable, stable ride
  • Upright positioning and adjustable stem help increase the rider's field of view and reduce strain on the hands, wrists and shoulders
  • Truvativ triple crankset and an 8-speed cassette provide 24 gears for handling everything from easy climbs to aggressive sprints
  • Shimano shifters and derailleurs move you smoothly from gear to gear; trigger shifters operate intuitively for simple shifts
  • 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 and withstand customary hard-surface abuse
  • Marin Alp saddle is contoured for all-day comfort and anatomic support
  • Composite platform pedals accommodate most athletic shoes
  • Marin Fairfax bike 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 - 2011 Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Bike commuting & touring
Road bike
Aluminum
6061 aluminum
RFE carbon
Truvativ Touro 3.0, 52/42/30
Cartridge sealed
Shimano ST-R225
Shimano R443
Shimano Sora
Steel, 12-25, 8-speed
24
Rim brake
Forged Alloy linear-pull
Shimano Integrated
Alex DC-19
Formula 28-hole
Formula 32-hole
700c
Kenda Road, 700x28
Flat bar
6061 aluminum double-butted
Adjustable alloy threadless
Comp alloy micro-adjustable
Marin Alp
Composite platform
Double sealed 1-1/8'' threadless
Shimano HG40
Unavailable
How we measure bike weight
Unisex
Bike style
Bike frame material
Frame
Fork
Crankset
Bottom bracket
Shifters
Front derailleur
Rear derailleur
Rear cogs
Number of gears
Brake type
Brakes
Brake levers
Rims
Front hub
Rear hub
Wheel size
Tires
Handlebar shape
Handlebar
Stem
Seat post
Saddle
Pedals
Headset
Chain
Weight
Bike weight
Gender

Marin Fairfax Bike - 2011 Customer Reviews

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Marin Fairfax Bike - 2011
 
4.7

(based on 3 reviews)

Pros

  • Fast (3)
  • Handles well (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (3)
    • Exercising (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (3)

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    Aug

    15

    2011

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Really Great

    By thebikingmonster

    from San Jose, CA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Fast
    • Good Geometry
    • Handles Well
    • Lightweight
    • Responsive

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Exercising
      • Serious Training

      Comments about Marin Fairfax Bike - 2011:

      This is a really great bike! It climbs really well uphill and is super fast. Even on a high gear, it climbed up hills with little effort on my part. The brakes are good, and the gears shift with little noise. The wheels are thin and really help build up speed, and I was even faster on this bike than my friend on his professional racing bike.
      Best of all, the Fairfax is super lightweight. Even my younger sister could lift it!
      Overall, this is a great bike and I would definitely buy this bike again.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      9

      2011

      (9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Very Surprising!

      By Magoo0903

      from los angeles, ca

      About Me Commuter

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Fast
      • Handles Well
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuting
        • Exercising

        Comments about Marin Fairfax Bike - 2011:

        [...].So the bike handle pretty well. It is more of a road bike than an hybrid but the adjustable flat handle bar is a great feature which allow to ride higher up.The bike seems feather light to me. Good mix of 6061 aluminum, composite and carbon.This bike is 80% used to go to work (10+ miles each way) and it does the job perfectly. The 20% is grocery shopping and running errands in town.I was using an hybrid from a friend and the ride was 50 to 55 minutes long. With this bike it takes me 40 to 45. I might be more exited to ride it and I might be trying harder but I do feel like this bike helps a lot! I hope to ride this bike daily when I am more in shape...The only cons that I could think of is its price. I got a special discount because of an issue with another order + 10% off because of the REI membership which make it more affordable. I hope it is helpful if you consider this item.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        6

        2011

        (1 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Good Commuter

        By thelevyisdry

        from Arlington, VA

        About Me Commuter

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Fast
        • Good Geometry
        • Handles Well
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Poor Components

        Best Uses

        • Commuting
        • Exercising

        Comments about Marin Fairfax Bike - 2011:

        Overall I am very pleased. I had to do a bit of tweaking to the front derailleur to reduce chain rub. Eventually I plan to replace the fd as it is the weakest part offering on the bike. I am also not crazy about the brake levers, but since they are integrated with the shifters not much to do about that. It may just be that I am too used to a two-finger style v-brake lever. These levers are long and straight. Stopping power is fine, but the feel is a bit spongy. There is more flex than I would like in the crank. Meaning mashing gears in the big ring does introduce a tiny bit of chain rub. The reflectors it came with seriously imbalanced the wheels at high speeds. I removed them and problem solved. The wheels have taken daily moderate bumps and potholes without losing true. The adjustable stem can creak under stress, but tightening it eliminated 95% of it. With all the tweaks I've had to make I question the work of the REI mechanic who built this up.

        Other thoughts: I was also looking at the GT Tachyon, but couldn't find one around to test ride.

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        • No

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