2025 Canyon Pathlite:ONfly vs 2026 Marin Fairfax
The M is the Marin Fairfax size closest to your M Canyon Pathlite:ONfly. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Marin Fairfax
Compared with the Canyon Pathlite:ONfly in M, the Marin Fairfax in M places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Pathlite:ONfly, MMarin Fairfax, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Pathlite:ONfly M | Marin Fairfax M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 417 | 420 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 590 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69 | 70.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8 | 73.5 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 591 | 594.8 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 447 | 445 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1112 | 1096.7 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 745.2 | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 480 | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 175 | +60 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 283.5 |
Differences are the Marin Fairfax minus the Canyon Pathlite:ONfly. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Pathlite:ONfly, 2026 Marin Fairfax.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Pathlite:ONflyMarin Fairfax
Each bike is ranked against the other commuter bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Canyon Pathlite:ONfly7 | Marin Fairfax1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Pathlite:ONfly | Marin Series 1 |
| Fork | SR Suntour NRX-D | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ800 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA CK-220 | not listed |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line SX BDU314Y | not listed |
| Battery | Bosch CompactTube | not listed |
| Wheelset | Alex Rims GX26P Shimano TC500 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One Ultrabite Performance Line | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200, Shimano MT200/UR300 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0051 | not listed |
| Stem | Canyon ST0036 | not listed |
| Grips | Ergon GA3 | not listed |
| Seatpost | HL C255 400 30 | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Essenza+ Athletic | not listed |
| Fender | CAYN | not listed |
| Light | Sate-Lite C13 Pure, Sate-lite M15 | not listed |
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