2025 Marin Fairfax vs 2025 Canyon Pathlite:ONfly
The L is the Canyon Pathlite:ONfly size closest to your XL Marin Fairfax. 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 Canyon Pathlite:ONfly
Compared with the Marin Fairfax in XL, the Canyon Pathlite:ONfly in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Marin Fairfax, XLCanyon Pathlite:ONfly, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Marin Fairfax XL | Canyon Pathlite:ONfly L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 443 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 637.3 | 639 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 69 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.8 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 643.8 | 629 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 447 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1148.4 | 1154 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 283.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 809.68 | 848 | +38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 500 | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 225 | 160 | −65 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Pathlite:ONfly minus the Marin Fairfax. Full charts: 2025 Marin Fairfax, 2025 Canyon Pathlite:ONfly.
Where each sits in its class
Marin FairfaxCanyon Pathlite:ONfly
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 | Marin Fairfax1 | Canyon Pathlite:ONfly7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Marin Series 1 | Canyon Pathlite:ONfly |
| Derailleur | Shimano TY510, Shimano Tourney | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano CSHG200 | SunRace CSMZ800 |
| Chain | KMC Z8 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Pedals | Platform | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro MD-M280 | Shimano MT200, Shimano MT200/UR300 |
| Grips | Marin Commute | Ergon GA3 |
| Saddle | Marin Fitness Plush | Selle Royal Essenza+ Athletic |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NRX-D |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA CK-220 |
| Motor | not listed | Bosch Performance Line SX BDU314Y |
| Battery | not listed | Bosch CompactTube |
| Wheelset | not listed | Alex Rims GX26P Shimano TC500 |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe G-One Ultrabite Performance Line |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT30 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Canyon HB0051 |
| Stem | not listed | Canyon ST0036 |
| Seatpost | not listed | HL C255 400 30 |
| Fender | not listed | CAYN |
| Light | not listed | Sate-Lite C13 Pure, Sate-lite M15 |
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