2026 Marin Fairfax ST vs 2025 Canyon Pathlite:ONfly
The Canyon Pathlite:ONfly size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Canyon Pathlite:ONfly
Compared with the Marin Fairfax ST in S, the Canyon Pathlite:ONfly in L places the top of the head tube 68 mm higher and 43 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 84 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +68 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +43 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +84 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Marin Fairfax ST, SCanyon Pathlite:ONfly, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Marin Fairfax ST S | Canyon Pathlite:ONfly L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 443 | +43 mm |
| Stack | 571.3 | 639 | +68 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 69 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.8 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 569.2 | 629 | +60 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 447 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1070 | 1154 | +84 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 283.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 567.3 | 848 | +281 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 500 | +70 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 160 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Pathlite:ONfly minus the Marin Fairfax ST. Full charts: 2026 Marin Fairfax ST, 2025 Canyon Pathlite:ONfly.
Where each sits in its class
Marin Fairfax STCanyon 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 Fairfax ST2 ST | Canyon Pathlite:ONfly7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Marin Series 2 | Canyon Pathlite:ONfly |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano TY710, Shimano Acera | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | KMC Z8 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Tire | Vee Tire Co Zilent | Schwalbe G-One Ultrabite Performance Line |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | Shimano MT200, Shimano MT200/UR300 |
| Saddle | Marin Fitness Plush | Selle Royal Essenza+ Athletic |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NRX-D |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSMZ800 |
| 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 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT30 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Canyon HB0051 |
| Stem | not listed | Canyon ST0036 |
| Grips | not listed | Ergon GA3 |
| 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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