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Farley 5
A 27.5″ aluminum frame rigid fat bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,779| Weight | 31.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
5'0" – 5'6"
5'3" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
Summary
The Trek Farley fatbike series is praised for its versatility across seasons, with models offering enhanced traction, control, and fun on various terrains. Its 27.5-inch wheels and adjustable features like sliding dropouts and suspension forks are frequently highlighted. However, its weight and handling in tight maneuvers are noted as drawbacks.
Dropper post provides more control on downhills
27.5 x 4.5-inch tires roll fast and offer great flotation
Adjustable dropouts let the rider fine-tune the Farley's handling
Legit four-season capability
Rear suspension soaks up chatter
Heavy, even for a fat bike
Switching directions quickly, through switchbacks for example, is seriously tough
Bluto fork overworked
Sidewall vulnerability on tires
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Apr 2020
A dropper post, suspension fork, and exceptional handling help this fat bike perform long after the snow melts.
Jun 2018 · Jason Sumner
The family of the late comedian and movie actor had filed a federal lawsuit against the Wisconsin-based bike maker, claiming its fat bike named the Farley
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...
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
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack mounts, 197x12mm adjustable horizontal sliding dropouts BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 121mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 4.5" Color: Matte Solid Charcoal |
|---|---|
| Fork | Bontrager Haru, tapered alloy steerer, OCLV Carbon lowers, 490mm axle-to-crown, 15x150mm thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face, 121mm, PressFit |
| Headset | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Stem | Size: S, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: L, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000, mid cage, 42T max cog |
|---|---|
| Crank | Size: S, Race Face Ride, 28T steel ring, 170mm length; Size: M, L, XL, Race Face Ride, 28T steel ring, 175mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500, 10 speed |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10 speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Level hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | SUNRingle Mulefut 80 SL, 32-hole cutout |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 15g, stainless |
| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 15x150mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 108T Rapid Drive, Shimano 10 freehub, 197x12mm thru axle |
| Tires | Size: S, M, L, XL, Bontrager Gnarwhal Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, studdable, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x4.50''; Size: S, M, Bontrager Gnarwhal Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, studdable, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x3.80'' |
| Disc Rotors | Avid G2 Cleansweep, 160mm, 6-bolt |
First added October 20
Last updated April 16
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