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2020 Trek Farley C Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Fatboy SE

The S is the Specialized Fatboy SE size closest to your S Trek Farley C Frameset. 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 SE

Compared with the Trek Farley C Frameset in S, the Specialized Fatboy SE in S places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−11 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+12 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−9 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Trek Farley C Frameset (S) and 2018 Specialized Fatboy SE (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Farley C Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Fatboy SE is the colored outline on top.J 1092

Trek Farley C Frameset, SSpecialized Fatboy SE, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Farley C Frameset SSpecialized Fatboy SE SDifference
Reach383395mm+12 mm
Stack601590mm−11 mm
Head tube angle69.0°70.5°+1.5°
Seat tube angle73.0°73°±0.0°
Effective top tube567576mm+9 mm
Chainstay length455455mm±0 mm
Wheelbase10921083mm−9 mm
BB drop6760mm−7 mm
BB height321316mm−5 mm
Standover763754mm−9 mm
Seat tube length394394mm±0 mm
Head tube length100110mm+10 mm
Fork lengthnot listed467mm

Differences are the Specialized Fatboy SE minus the Trek Farley C Frameset. Full charts: 2020 Trek Farley C Frameset, 2018 Specialized Fatboy SE.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Farley C FramesetSpecialized Fatboy SE

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 Farley C FramesetFarley C FramesetSpecialized Fatboy SESE
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkBontrager Haru Pronot listed
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
Shifternot listedSRAM X-7
Derailleurnot listedSRAM GX
Chainnot listedKMC X-10
Cranksetnot listedSpecialized Stout
Tirenot listedSpecialized Ground Control Fat
Hubnot listedSpecialized Stout 135, Specialized Stout 190
Rimnot listedSpecialized Stout XC 80
Brakenot listedTektro Aries
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Henge Comp

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