2017 Trek

Farley 5

A 26″ aluminum frame rigid fat bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,729
Weight32.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDeore, X5
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Farley 5
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Farley 5

23 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
15.5"

5'0" – 5'6"

17.5"

5'6" – 6'1"

19.5"

5'9" – 6'3"

21.5"

6'1" – 6'6"

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Reviews
NSMB
2018 Trek Farley EX 8

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...

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BikeRadar
Trek Farley EX 9.8 review

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

Highs
  • Impressive rear suspension, has a very mountain bike feeling, wheelies and manuals with ease

Lows
  • Bluto fork overworked, small tire knobs, busted rear rim

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MTBR
Trek Farley EX 9.8 fat bike review

May 2017

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

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Mountain Bike Action
TREK FARLEY EX 9.8 TEST

Mar 2017 · McCoy

Traction To The Max!

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Trek issues voluntary recall for select 2014, 2015 Farley models

Nov 2016 · Todd Aalgaard

The recall impacts 4,635 bikes worldwide, Trek says.

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Bicycling
Trek Recalls 2014 and 2015 Farley 6 Fat Bikes

Nov 2016

A problem with the bike's fork could lead to injury

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BIKE Magazine
Trek Farley review

Mar 2015

Check out our Trek Farley review to see how the Waterloo, Wisconsin brand's fatbike performed in the snow.

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Bikerumor
One Ride Review: Trek Farley Fat Bike makes it easy to go big

Dec 2014

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 …

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Alpha Platinum Aluminum, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, PF121, 197mm Stranglehold adjustable thru axle dropouts

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 121mm, Press Fit

Fork

Alpha Platinum Aluminum, IS brake mount, E2 tapered aluminum steerer, 100mm suspension corrected, 5x135mm

Bottom Bracket

PF121

Headset

Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Stem

Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible

Handlebar

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

Saddle

Bontrager Evoke 1.5

Seatpost

Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 8mm offset

TypeRigid

Grips

Bontrager Race

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus

Front Derailleur

SRAM X5, low direct mount

Crank

Race Face Ride, 36/22

Shifters

Shimano Deore, 10 speed

Cassette

Shimano HG50, 11-36, 10 speed

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

SRAM Level hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

SUNringlé Mulefüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims

Front Hub

Bontrager sealed bearing, 135x5 front

Rear Hub

Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 197x12 rear

Tires

Bontrager Barbegazi, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 26x4.70"

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