Marin Fairfax 2 vs Trek Marlin 5

Compare Specifications of Marin Fairfax 2 and Trek Marlin 5

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Marin Fairfax 2
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Technical Specifications
Load Carrying Capacity -- Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame Series 2 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Disc Brake, Internal Cable Routing, Fender and Rack Mounts Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135 x 5 mm QR
Stem Marin 3D Forged Alloy Size : XXS - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 35 mm length ( Size : XS - 50 mm length )
Size : S - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60 mm length ( Size : M - 70 mm length )
Size : ML, L - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80 mm length
Size : XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90 mm length
Handle Bar Marin Alloy Flat Size : XXS, XS - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width
Size : S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Fork 6061 Aluminum, Straight-Blade, Disc Mount, Fender and Rack Eyelets Size : XXS - SR Suntour XCM 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Size : XS - SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel
Size : S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL - SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Seatpost 27.2 mm Marin Alloy Size : XXS - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 300 mm length
Size : XS, S, M - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length
Size : ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length
Grip Marin Ergonomic Locking Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
Crankset Shimano TY301 48/38/28 Size : XXS - Prowheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 160 mm length
Size : XS, S, M - Shimano M315, 36/22, 170 mm length
Size : ML, L, XL, XXL - Shimano M315, 36/22, 175 mm length
Pedals Fitness Platform VP-536 nylon platform
Chain KMC Z8 KMC Z8.3, 8 speed
Shifters Shift Lever : Shimano Altus RapidFire Shimano Altus M315, 8 speed
Saddle Marin Fitness Plush Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Headset FSA Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Derailleur Front Shimano M191 Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Derailleur Rear Shimano Acera Shadow, 8-Speed Shimano Altus M310
Hub Front Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135 x 5 mm QR
Hub Rear Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5 x 100 mm QR
Spoke 14 g Black Stainless Steel 14g stainless steel
Cassette SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T Shimano HG200, 12-32, 8 speed
Bottom Bracket -- VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge
Tyres
Front Vee Tire, Baldy, 700 x 32, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead Size : XXS - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26 x 2.20''
Size : XS, S - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5 x 2.20''
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Rear Vee Tire, Baldy, 700 x 32, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead Size : XXS - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26 x 2.20''
Size : XS, S - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5 x 2.20''
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Wheel / RIM Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Machined Sidewall Size : XXS - Bontrager Connection, alloy, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, schrader valve
Size : XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, schrader valve
Brakes
Front Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc Brake Size : XXS, XS, S - Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach lever
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
Rear Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc Brake Size : XXS, XS, S - Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach lever
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
Brake Lever Tektro Hydraulic --
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors -- Lithium Grey
Radioactive Red
Volt to Miami Green Fade
Azure


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight -- 13.97 kg
Overview
Features - Series 2 And Series 1 Frame
- Disc Brakes
- Suspension Lockout
- Rack Mounts
- Rear Kickstand Mount
- Internal Cable Routing
Additional Details Bottom Bracket : Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper --

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