2025 Canyon Pathlite:ONfly mid-step vs 2026 Marin Fairfax ST
The S is the Marin Fairfax ST size closest to your S Canyon Pathlite:ONfly mid-step. 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 ST
Compared with the Canyon Pathlite:ONfly mid-step in S, the Marin Fairfax ST in S places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Pathlite:ONfly mid-step, SMarin Fairfax ST, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Pathlite:ONfly mid-step S | Marin Fairfax ST S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 400 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 581 | 571.3 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 70.5 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8 | 73.5 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 551 | 569.2 | +18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 447 | 445 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 | 1070 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 698 | 567.3 | −131 mm |
| Seat tube length | 415 | 430 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 155 | +55 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 283.5 |
Differences are the Marin Fairfax ST minus the Canyon Pathlite:ONfly mid-step. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Pathlite:ONfly mid-step, 2026 Marin Fairfax ST.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Pathlite:ONfly mid-stepMarin Fairfax ST
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:ONfly mid-step7 mid-step | Marin Fairfax ST2 ST |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Pathlite:ONfly | Marin Series 2 |
| Fork | SR Suntour NRX-D | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano TY710, Shimano Acera |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ800 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | KMC Z8 |
| 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 | Vee Tire Co Zilent |
| Brake | Shimano MT200, Shimano MT200/UR300 | Tektro HD-M275 |
| 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 | Marin Fitness Plush |
| Fender | CAYN | not listed |
| Light | Sate-Lite C13 Pure, Sate-lite M15 | not listed |
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