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Farley AL Frameset
A 27.5″ aluminum frame fat frameset.
Manufacturer Price
999 $(859 €)| Weight | 3,3 kg (frame) |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 27.5″ |
153cm – 167cm
161cm – 176cm
173cm – 188cm
186cm – 196cm
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.
Faster-rolling 27.5 wheels
Dropper post and suspension fork for all-season performance
Heavy, even for a fat bike
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...
Modern, balanced looks
Full suspension (100mm rear, 120mm front)
Great climbing with 28t chainring
Excellent grip from Hodag tires
Enough braking force
Fun on any trail
KS dropper post slow to rise
Bluto fork could use tokens
35 lbs weight before tubeless
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 Tire Clearance: 4.5" Color: Matte Trek Black |
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| Fork | Bontrager Haru, tapered alloy steerer, OCLV Carbon lowers, 490mm axle-to-crown, 15x150mm thru axle |
| Headset | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Tires | 27.5x4.50" or 26x4.70" |
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First added 20 October
Last updated 29 January
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