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2012 Marin Fairfax

Launched at $770

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$203

$108 to $270

Like new

$193

$102 to $256

Excellent

$183

$97 to $243

Good

$152

$81 to $202

Fair

$112

$59 to $148

For parts

$61

$32 to $81

From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand: Marin
Model family: Fairfax
Model year: 2012
Category: Road · fitness
Frame material: aluminum
Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 20.5, 22
Wheel size: 700c
Launch MSRP (US): $770

Drivetrain

Speeds: 9
Groupset: Shimano Alivio
Chainrings: 3
Electronic: false

Build

Fork: RFE Carbon with Cromo Steerer tube
Stem: Marin Alloy, Threadless
Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c with Folding Kevlar Bead and Puncture Resistant Belt
Brakes: Forged Alloy Linear Pull with Power Modulator (front) / Forged Alloy Linear Pull (rear); levers Forged Alloy 3 Finger
Saddle: Marin ALP with Gel
Wheels: Alex DC-19, Double Wall, 28 Hole Front, 32 Hole Rear with CNC Side Walls; hubs Formula, 28 Hole / Formula, 32 Hole; spokes 14 Gauge Stainless
Cassette: Shimano HG 50, 11-32, 9 Speed
Crankset: Shimano Alivio, 48/36/26
Seatpost: Comp Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm
Shifters: Shimano Acera Rapid Fire Plus, 9 Speed
Handlebar: Double Butted 6061 Alloy, OS-31.8mm, Flat
Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio, 9 Speed

Geometry

15: Chainstay mm: 432; Head angle deg: 70.5; Seat angle deg: 74.5
17: Chainstay mm: 432; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 74
19: Chainstay mm: 432; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73
22: Chainstay mm: 432; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73
20.5: Chainstay mm: 432; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73

Frame: 6061 Aluminum, Full Triple Butted Hydro Edge Road Tubes with E4 Anti-Flex Seat and Chain Stays. Colors: Super White Gloss w/Cyan Blue and Black Decals. Spec from Marin's 2012 site spec page, capture 2011-09; Marin files it under Road / Alp, model number A12-462-1J. US price $769.99 read from the page's own price block in a capture inside the launch window (2011-09); the price carries Marin's footnote that retailers set pricing. Also listed: headset FSA Orbit C, 1 1/8", Threadless for Campagnolo Hiddenset System; front derailleur Shimano Acera 9-Speed; bottom bracket Sealed Cartridge; chain KMC Z99, 9-Speed; pedals Composite Body with Alloy Cage; grips Dual Density.

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