2018 Specialized Fatboy Expert Carbon vs 2020 Trek Farley C Frameset
The S is the Trek Farley C Frameset size closest to your S Specialized Fatboy Expert Carbon. 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 C Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Fatboy Expert Carbon in S, the Trek Farley C Frameset in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Fatboy Expert Carbon, STrek Farley C Frameset, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fatboy Expert Carbon S | Trek Farley C Frameset S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 383 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 602mm | 601 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.0° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 579mm | 567 | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 455mm | 455 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1088mm | 1092 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 60mm | 67 | +7 mm |
| BB height | 307mm | 321 | +14 mm |
| Standover | 738.5mm | 763 | +25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394mm | 394 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 94mm | 100 | +6 mm |
Differences are the Trek Farley C Frameset minus the Specialized Fatboy Expert Carbon. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Fatboy Expert Carbon, 2020 Trek Farley C Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fatboy Expert CarbonTrek Farley C Frameset
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 Expert CarbonExpert Carbon | Trek Farley C FramesetFarley C Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM X01 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1180 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Next SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control Fat | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Stout Pro 150, Specialized Stout XC Pro | not listed |
| Rim | Hed Big Deal | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Race Face Next SL | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | Bontrager Haru Pro |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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