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2014 Trek Farley vs 2015 Specialized Fatboy Frameset

The M is the Specialized Fatboy Frameset size closest to your M 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 Specialized Fatboy Frameset

Compared with the Trek Farley in M, the Specialized Fatboy Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+15 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+15 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Farley numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Farley MSpecialized Fatboy Frameset MDifference
Reach411420mm+9 mm
Stack595600mm+5 mm
Head tube angle70.0°70.5°+0.5°
Effective top tube593603mm+10 mm
Chainstay length440455mm+15 mm
Wheelbase10901105mm+15 mm
BB drop5560mm+5 mm
BB height313315mm+2 mm
Standover782793mm+11 mm
Seat tube length419445mm+26 mm
Head tube length100120mm+20 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73°

Differences are the Specialized Fatboy Frameset minus the Trek Farley. Full charts: 2014 Trek Farley, 2015 Specialized Fatboy Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek FarleySpecialized Fatboy Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek FarleyFarleySpecialized Fatboy FramesetFrameset
FrameTrek Alpha Platinumnot listed
ShifterSRAM X7not listed
DerailleurSRAM X-0, SRAM X-9not listed
CassetteShimano HG62not listed
TireTrek Surly Knardnot listed
BrakeAvid DB 3not listed
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
SeatpostBontrager Rhythm Elitenot listed
SaddleBontrager Evoke 2not listed
Cranksetnot listede*thirteen TRS+

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