2017 Specialized Fatboy SE vs 2019 Trek Farley 9.6
The XL is the Trek Farley 9.6 size closest to your XL Specialized Fatboy SE. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Trek Farley 9.6
Compared with the Specialized Fatboy SE in XL, the Trek Farley 9.6 in XL places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Fatboy SE, XLTrek Farley 9.6, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fatboy SE XL | Trek Farley 9.6 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 458mm | 454 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 628mm | 619 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.0° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 650mm | 644 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 455mm | 455 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1159mm | 1171 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 60mm | 67 | +7 mm |
| BB height | 316mm | 321 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 840mm | 774 | −66 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533mm | 521 | −12 mm |
| Fork length | 467mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 150mm | 120 | −30 mm |
Differences are the Trek Farley 9.6 minus the Specialized Fatboy SE. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Fatboy SE, 2019 Trek Farley 9.6.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fatboy SETrek Farley 9.6
Each bike is ranked against the other fat bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Fatboy SESE | Trek Farley 9.69.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-5 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X10EPT Anti-Rust | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control Fat | Bontrager Barbegazi |
| Hub | Specialized Stout XC 135 | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Aries | SRAM Level T |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Sport | Bontrager Arvada |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | Bontrager Haru |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle DUB |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Pedals | not listed | VP 536 |
| Rim | not listed | Sun Ringlé Mulefut 80 SL |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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