2017 Trek

Farley 24

A 24″ aluminum frame rigid fat bike with mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$989
Weight29.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels24″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetAlivio, Altus
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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19 mph

Farley 24

23 mph

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Reviews
NSMB
2018 Trek Farley EX 8

Jan 2018

The Farley EX doesn't need your snow or your sand- but it'll handle it just fine - while being a dirt and rock shredder with little compromise...

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BikeRadar
Trek Farley EX 9.8 review

Jun 2017 · Russell Eich

The most mountain bike feeling fat bike yet. Buy if you want one bike for all seasons, or an extremely stable trail bike, and aren't concerned about pure dry trail performance

Highs
  • Impressive rear suspension, has a very mountain bike feeling, wheelies and manuals with ease

Lows
  • Bluto fork overworked, small tire knobs, busted rear rim

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MTBR
Trek Farley EX 9.8 fat bike review

May 2017

While the Farley EX 9.8 resides within Trek’s fat bike family, its capabilities reach far beyond winter thanks to a unique design. Check out the Mtbr long term review. - Mtbr.com

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Mountain Bike Action
TREK FARLEY EX 9.8 TEST

Mar 2017 · McCoy

Traction To The Max!

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Trek issues voluntary recall for select 2014, 2015 Farley models

Nov 2016 · Todd Aalgaard

The recall impacts 4,635 bikes worldwide, Trek says.

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Bicycling
Trek Recalls 2014 and 2015 Farley 6 Fat Bikes

Nov 2016

A problem with the bike's fork could lead to injury

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BIKE Magazine
Trek Farley review

Mar 2015

Check out our Trek Farley review to see how the Waterloo, Wisconsin brand's fatbike performed in the snow.

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Bikerumor
One Ride Review: Trek Farley Fat Bike makes it easy to go big

Dec 2014

While Zach and Tim are seasoned fat bike riders, I was uninitiated. So, on a short trip to Ohio to do a little long term editorial planning, I borrowed a Trek Farley from the local shop and Zach planned a ride. Being a basically all-29er-all-the-time (with suspension) type mountain biker, this would be quite a …

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Specs
Build
Frame

Alpha Gold Aluminum, E2 tapered head tube, 100mm BB, 177mm rear dropouts

Fork

Alpha Platinum Aluminum, E2 tapered alloy steerer

Bottom Bracket

Press Fit

Headset

Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Stem

Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible

Handlebar

Bontrager alloy, 25.4mm, 15mm rise

Saddle

Dialed 24" size, padded

Seatpost

Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo nylon body w/alloy cage

Grips

Bontrager Race

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio M430

Crank

Alloy, 32T

Shifters

Shimano Altus M370, 9 speed

Cassette

Shimano HG30, 12-36, 9 speed

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Tektro M286 hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Alloy 2.75" wide

Front Hub

Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 135x5 front, 177x5rear

Rear Hub

Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 177x5 rear

Tires

Dialed, 24x4.0"

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