The Fairfax 1 is the most affordable in the collection. Named “Best Hybrid” many years running by Wirecutter it’s built around a lightweight Series 1 aluminium frame and a sturdy CrMo fork and comes with a 3x7-speed Shimano drivetrain, Tektro mechanical disc brakes and plenty of reliable Marin components.

Frame: Series 1 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Disc Brake, Internal Cable Routing, Fender, Rack and Kickstand Mounts

Fork: Cr-Mo Steel, Straight Blade, Disc Mount, QR Dropouts, Fender and Rack Eyelets

Wheels: Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Disc Specific Rims / Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H Hubs

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tourney, 7-Speed

Crankset: Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 48/38/28T, Ring Guard

Cassette: Shimano CSHG200, 7-Speed, 12-32T

Brake levers/Shifters: Shimano Shifter/Brake Lever Combo, 3x7-Speed

Brakes: Tektro MDM280 Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor