2015 Trek Farley vs 2017 Trek Farley C Frameset
The XL is the Trek Farley C Frameset size closest to your XL Trek Farley. 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 Trek Farley in XL, the Trek Farley C Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Farley numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Farley XL | Trek Farley C Frameset XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 454 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 613 | 617 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.0° | 69.0° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 643 | 643 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 440 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1141 | 1156 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 55 | 65 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 313 | 315 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 832 | 816 | −16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 521 | 521 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 120 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Trek Farley C Frameset minus the Trek Farley. Full charts: 2015 Trek Farley, 2017 Trek Farley C Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Trek FarleyTrek 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 | Trek Farley6 | Trek Farley C FramesetFarley C Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Trek OCLV |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-5, Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager Hodag | not listed |
| Rim | Sun Ringlé Mulefüt | not listed |
| Brake | Avid DB 1 | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | FSA IS2 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Bontrager Haru Pro |
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