2023 Trek

Farley 9.6

A 27.5″ carbon frame rigid fat bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$3,699
Weight28.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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25 mph

Farley 9.6

23 mph

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Sizing
15.5"

5'1" – 5'6"

17.5"

5'4" – 5'11"

19.5"

5'8" – 6'3"

21.5"

6'1" – 6'5"

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Trek Farley 5

Oct 2023 · Jeremy Benson

The Trek Farley 5 is one of the least expensive models in this review and a great value for a capable fat bike. Price aside, this bike has a solid...

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Specs
Build
Frame

OCLV Mountain Carbon, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, PressFit 121mm BB, 197x12mm adjustable horizontal sliding dropouts

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 121mm, Press Fit

Tire Clearance4.5"

ColorLava

Fork

Farley carbon, tapered alloy steerer, crown rack mounts, lower leg cage mounts, 150x15mm thru axle

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 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 Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

Saddle

Bontrager Verse Elite, austenite rails, 145mm width

Seatpost

Size: S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M, TranzX JD-YSP18, 120mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 403mm length; Size: L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length

TypeDropper

Pedals

VP-536 nylon platform

Grips

ESI Chunky

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

Size: S, M, SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy FAT 5 ring, 170mm length; Size: L, XL, SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy FAT 5 ring, 175mm length

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

Cassette

SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

Brakes

SRAM Level TL hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

SUNRingle Mulefut 80 SL, 32-hole cutout

Front Hub

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 15x150mm thru axle

Rear Hub

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, SRAM XD driver, 197x12 mm thru axle

Tires

Bontrager Barbegazi Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x4.50''

Disc Rotors

SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 160mm

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