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Farley 5
A 27.5″ aluminum frame rigid fat bike with upper mid-range components.
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1729 USD(1493 €)| Weight | 14,6 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | SRAM Level 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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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
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, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, 197mm Stranglehold adjustable thru axle dropouts BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 121mm, Press Fit |
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| Fork | Bontrager Haru, OCLV Carbon lowers, E2 tapered steerer, 100mm suspension corrected, 15x150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | PF121 |
| Headset | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus |
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| Crank | Race Face Aeffect, 28T Direct Mount Narrow-Wide |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 11-42, 10 speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | SRAM Level hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | SUNringlé Mulefut 80 SL 32-hole cutout, tubeless strips and valves sold separately |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Bontrager sealed bearing, 150x15 |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 197x12 rear |
| Tires | Bontrager Gnarwhal, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 27.5x4.50˝ (15.5" & 17.5" rear tire: Bontrager Barbegazi, 27.5x4.50") |
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