2020 Trek Farley 9.6 vs 2020 Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon
The XL is the Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon size closest to your XL Trek Farley 9.6. 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 Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon
Compared with the Trek Farley 9.6 in XL, the Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon in XL places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Farley 9.6, XLSpecialized Fatboy Comp Carbon, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Farley 9.6 XL | Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 454 | 458mm | +4 mm |
| Stack | 619 | 632mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.0° | 70.5° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 644 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 455 | 455mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1171 | 1161mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 67 | 60mm | −7 mm |
| BB height | 321 | 312mm | −9 mm |
| Standover | 774 | 807.5mm | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 521 | 520mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 125mm | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 496mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon minus the Trek Farley 9.6. Full charts: 2020 Trek Farley 9.6, 2020 Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Farley 9.6Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon
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 Farley 9.69.6 | Specialized Fatboy Comp CarbonComp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Specialized FACT 10m |
| Fork | Bontrager Haru | Specialized FACT carbon monocoque |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle DUB | SRAM Stylo Carbon |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Pedals | VP 536 | Specialized Dirt |
| Tire | Bontrager Barbegazi | Maxxis Minion FBF, Maxxis Minion FBR |
| Rim | Sun Ringlé Mulefut 80 SL | XC 80 |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | SRAM Level TL front, SRAM Level TL rear |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Rhythm | Riser |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | Specialized Integrated |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Specialized Bridge |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Stylo |
| Wheelset | not listed | XC 80 |
| Hub | not listed | Pro 150, Pro 197 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Level TL |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Trail |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized 2-bolt Head |
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