Trek Farley 9.8 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,799$
Weight | 12.29 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Groupset X01 Eagle, GX Eagle -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
15.5"
153cm - 167cm
17.5"
170cm - 184cm
19.5"
176cm - 189cm
21.5"
186cm - 196cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
OCLV Mountain Carbon, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, Carbon Armor, 197mm Stranglehold adjustable thru axle dropouts
Suspension Fork
Bontrager Haru Pro, OCLV Carbon lowers, carbon E2 tapered steerer, 100mm suspension corrected, 15x150mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed
Crank
SRAM Descendant Carbon, 30T Direct Mount X-Sync
Bottom Bracket
PF121
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle
Pedals
Not included
Wheels
Rims
Trek Wampa Carbon 80 SL, Tubeless Ready, 150x15 front, 197x12 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately
Tires
Bontrager Barbegazi, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 27.5x4.50?
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible
Handlebar
Bontrager Race X Lite, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
Grips
ESI Chunky
Headset
FSA IS-2, 1-1/8? top, 1.5? bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Montrose Elite, hollow titanium rails
Seatpost
Bontrager Drop Line 125, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: Drop Line 100)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.56 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.36 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Front Center | 646 mm | 673 mm | 711 mm | 724 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 91 mm | 91 mm | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Stack | 600 mm | 600 mm | 619 mm | 619 mm |
| Reach | 385 mm | 412 mm | 443 mm | 456 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568 mm | 595 mm | 632 mm | 645 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 368 mm | 419 mm | 470 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1080 mm | 1107 mm | 1145 mm | 1158 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 766 mm | 752 mm | 780 mm | 818 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 153 cm | 170 cm | 176 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 184 cm | 189 cm | 196 cm |
Model Overview
Farley 9.8 is a Trek Farley model. 70 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek Farley bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Trek Farley 5 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1729$. Trek Farley Ex 9.8 2018 on the other hand costs 5499$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Fatbike bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Fatbike bike is 1743$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Fatbike bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4799$. Comparing this to the average Fatbike bike price, we see that the price is 175.33% more expensive.
Fatbike bikes average weight
The average weight for Fatbike bikes is 13.2 kg (29.1 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Farley 9.8 weighs 12.29 kg (27.09 lbs) and is a bit lighter than the average. To sum up, it’s 7.4% lighter than the average weight of Fatbike bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork material
Farley 9.8 has a carbon fork, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Farley 9.8 bike is equipped with the 27.5″ carbon model. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Farley 9.8 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 153 cm – 196 cm (5.02 ft – 6.43 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Farley 9.8. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.