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Farley 24
A 24″ aluminum frame rigid fat bike with mid-range components.
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USD 989($1,409)| Weight | 13.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 24″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 9 |
| Groupset | Alivio, Altus |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
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...
Great looking machine, well-balanced shape
Modern riding position, fits well
Ample tire clearance
Full Floater and ABP pivot suspension
Lightweight Hodag tires with great grip
Tubeless ready, shed rotating mass
Level T brakes with adequate stopping power, off-the-charts braking force with tires
SRAM GX 1x11 drivetrain works fine
Ridiculously fun on any trail
Bluto fork could use additional tokens (needs tuning)
KS dropper post slow to rise
35 lbs before tubeless (weight mentioned)
June 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.
Dec 2014 · Tyler Benedict
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 …
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo nylon body w/alloy cage |
| Grips | Bontrager Race |
| 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 Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| 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" |
First added 12 April
Last updated 21 July
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