Trek Farley 9.6

The "Farley 9.6" model from Trek, released in 2024, is a high-quality fat bike that stands out for its first-class specifications and the use of state-of-the-art materials. The frame is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and features a tapered head tube as well as internal cable routing for the gears and Vario seatpost. The PressFit 121 mm bottom bracket and horizontally adjustable dropouts for thru-axles (197 x 12 mm) ensure a high level of stability and flexibility. The maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs in at 13 kg. The price for this model is 3,499 EUR.

The braking system is fitted with SRAM Centerline disc brakes, which feature 160 mm discs with rounded edges at both the front and rear. The drivetrain is powered by the SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed shifter and associated components such as the SRAM Eagle XG-1275 cassette (10–52 t) and the SRAM GX Eagle crankset (30 t, 170 mm crank arm length). The fork is made of carbon with a tapered aluminium steerer tube and features luggage rack mounts on the fork crown as well as mounts on the fork leg. It is fitted with a 150 x 15 mm thru-axle.

The model comes with VP-536 nylon platform pedals and a Bontrager Rhythm Comp aluminium handlebar (31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width), fitted with ESI Chunky grips. The stem is a Bontrager Elite model with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr compatibility, a 7-degree angle and a length of 70 mm. The headset is an FSA IS-2, measuring 1 1/8" at the top and 1.5" at the bottom.

The wheelset consists of SUNringlé Mulefüt 80 SL rims (32-hole) and Bontrager aluminium hubs with sealed bearings and 6-hole disc mounts. The front hub has a 150 x 15 mm thru-axle, whilst the rear hub has a 197 x 12 mm thru-axle, as well as a Rapid Drive 108 and an SRAM XD freehub body.

The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Elite with austenitic struts and a width of 145 mm, whilst the seatpost is a TranzX JD-YSP18 with a 120 mm rise, internal cable routing, a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 403 mm. The saddle is clamped using a bolt-on clamp with a diameter of 36.4 mm.

The Farley 9.6’s packaging dimensions are 53 mm wide, 86 mm high and 126 mm long. The model has a reach of 41 mm, a stack of 60 mm, a seat tube length of 42 mm and a top tube length of 59 mm. The head tube angle is 69 degrees, the seat tube angle is 72 degrees, the head tube length is 10 mm, the chainstay length is 46 mm and the standover height is 76 mm. The bike’s wheelbase is 112 mm in total.