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Farley EX 8
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension fat bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,499| Weight | 35.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Bluto RL |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'0" – 5'6"
5'6" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
🐐 Estimated
Summary
The Trek Farley fatbike series is praised for its versatility across seasons, offering a mountain bike-like feel with impressive rear suspension and stability. It excels in mixed conditions, from packed snowy trails to summer singletrack, though some models face criticism for ponderous handling and underperforming forks. The Farley's design blurs the line between fat bikes and traditional mountain bikes, providing a unique ride experience.
Impressive rear suspension
Versatile four-season capability
Stable and fun on various terrains
Lightweight for a full-suspension fat bike
Modern riding position and balanced shape
Ponderous fat bike handling
Bluto fork underperforms in aggressive riding
Heavy compared to traditional trail bikes
Tires not ideal for deep snow or loose terrain
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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...
Well balanced shape
Ample tire clearance
Modern riding position
Great cornering and grip from Hodag tires
Braking force off the charts
Lightweight fat bike tires
1x11 drivetrain works fine
Finished appearance appeals
Doesn't feel heavy on trail
Ridiculously fun on virtually any trail
KS dropper slow to rise, no external air adjustment
Bluto fork could use tokens for better tune
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
Impressive rear suspension, has a very mountain bike feeling, wheelies and manuals with ease
Bluto fork overworked, small tire knobs, busted rear rim
May 2017 · Jason Sumner
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
Nov 2016 · Todd Aalgaard
The recall impacts 4,635 bikes worldwide, Trek says.
Nov 2016
A problem with the bike's fork could lead to injury
Mar 2015
Check out our Trek Farley review to see how the Waterloo, Wisconsin brand's fatbike performed in the snow.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper routing, down tube guard, 120mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 121mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Bluto RL, Solo Air, TurnKey lockout, E2 tapered steerer, 150x15mm Maxle Lite, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 7.25x1.875˝ Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | PF121 |
| Headset | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Line, 35mm, 0 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Drop Line 125, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: Drop Line 100) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, Roller Bearing Clutch |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect, 28T Direct Mount Narrow-Wide |
| Shifters | SRAM GX, 11 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150, 10-42, 11 speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | SUNringlé Mulefut 80 SL 32-hole cutout, tubeless strips and valves sold separately |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 150x15 |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 197x12 rear |
| Tires | Bontrager Hodag, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 27.5x3.80˝ |
First added February 15
Last updated February 15
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