Marin FAIRFAX 2008 VS Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 (TRIPLE) 2010 specs comparison

Marin Fairfax

General Infos

Model	Fairfax
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	- Gloss Brick -Gloss Steel
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches)
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 28c Kenda Road
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano ST-R225 Levers Forged Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Alex DC-19
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 Aluminum and Carbon Seat Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	Double Butted 6061 Alloy
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy Adjustable
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Double Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth TruVativ Touro 3.0
Gear shift levers	Shimano ST-R225 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set	12 - 24 Teeth 8-speed

Marin Fairfax Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R453
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Sora
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Carbon Rigid

Other Specs of Marin Fairfax

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Composite With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Speed V Sport LE
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Suspension

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (triple)

General Infos

Model	Defy Advanced 3 (triple)
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Dark Silver and Composite and White
Sizes	- XS - S - M - M/L - L - XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Michelin Lithion 2
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 Levers Tektro TK-R710 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Sealed Bearing
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Advanced Composite
Frame type	Carbon
Handlebar construction	Giant Connect SL 31.8
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Connect SL
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Internal Press Fit Fsa Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (triple) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3 (triple)

Component group sets	Shimano 105 Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	SelleRoyal Seta M
Seat post extension	Giant Vector Composite