2025 Marin Fairfax vs 2027 Canyon Roadlite:ON CF
The M is the Canyon Roadlite:ON CF size closest to your XS 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 Roadlite:ON CF
Compared with the Marin Fairfax in XS, the Canyon Roadlite:ON CF in M places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 36 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +36 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +29 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Marin Fairfax, XSCanyon Roadlite:ON CF, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Marin Fairfax XS | Canyon Roadlite:ON CF M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 421 | +36 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 580 | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 587 | +37 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 441 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050.01 | 1079 | +29 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 283.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 660.74 | 780 | +119 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 445 | +65 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 152 | +12 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Roadlite:ON CF minus the Marin Fairfax. Full charts: 2025 Marin Fairfax, 2027 Canyon Roadlite:ON CF.
Where each sits in its class
Marin FairfaxCanyon Roadlite:ON CF
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 Roadlite:ON CFCF |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Marin Series 1 | Canyon Roadlite:ON CF R144 |
| Derailleur | Shimano TY510, Shimano Tourney | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano CSHG200 | Gates Sidetrack |
| Chain | KMC Z8 | Gates Sidetrack |
| Pedals | Platform | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro MD-M280 | Promax DC946F |
| Grips | Marin Commute | DDK DGP-D2400 |
| Saddle | Marin Fitness Plush | Selle Royal SRX Manganese |
| Fork | not listed | Canyon FK0158 |
| Crankset | not listed | Gates S050 Sidetrack |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Thun Zumba GBL 500 |
| Motor | not listed | Bosch Line |
| Battery | not listed | Bosch Powertube |
| Wheelset | not listed | Alex Rims GD30 |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Grand Prix |
| Rotor | not listed | Promax DT180CLBE, Promax DT180IS |
| Seatpost | not listed | Canyon SP0041-02 |
| Light | not listed | Sate-Lite M19, Sate-Lite C23 |
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