{"product_id":"trek-farley-al-frameset","title":"Trek Farley AL Frameset","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrek Farley AL Frameset\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Platinum Aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e fat bike platform built for four-season riding — snow, sand, mud, and anything else you want to ride over on massively capable tires. The frame runs 29+ or 27.5x4\" tires, features a \u003cstrong\u003e100mm threaded bottom bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e for serviceability, and comes with the Farley OCLV carbon fork with rack and cage mounts, giving you a lighter and more capable front end than a purely alloy fork would provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal routing for both derailleur and dropper post keeps the build clean and protected from the elements — important for a bike that's often ridden in snow and wet conditions. The \u003cstrong\u003e197x12mm thru-axle\u003c\/strong\u003e rear end provides the super-wide spacing required for fat bike tires, and the UDH rear derailleur hanger means wide drivetrain compatibility with modern 1x systems. An extensive array of mounts — strapless full frame bag, top tube bag, downtube fender, seat stay rack, and lower downtube accessory — make this a capable bikepacking platform as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want a capable fat bike for snow, sand, or loose terrain with a manageable alloy build cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-season adventurers who want the option of running 26x5\" or 27.5x4\" wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBikepacking riders who want fat bike capability with load-carrying infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot ideal for: summer-only riders, XC performance builds, riders who need the lightest possible fat bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farley OCLV carbon fork included with crown rack mounts, lower leg cage mounts, 150x15mm thru axle — confirms your front wheel must have a 150mm hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBB standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm threaded — wide spacing for fat bike chainline; compatible with fat-bike-specific cranksets; confirm before speccing drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear runs 197x12mm — fat bike specific; standard 148mm Boost wheels will not fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUDH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Derailleur Hanger for wide drivetrain compatibility and easy hanger replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame — Alpha Platinum Aluminum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with Trek's low-emission aluminum, the Farley AL frame is robust enough for technical winter riding with a tapered head tube, full internal routing, and a comprehensive mount system. Seat collar included (36.4mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork — Farley OCLV Carbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included. Tapered alloy steerer, crown rack mounts, lower leg cage mounts, 150x15mm thru axle. Carbon lowers reduce weight and improve front-end feel despite the alloy steerer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility — 100mm Threaded BB \/ 197x12mm \/ 150x15mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e All three axle and BB specs are fat-bike specific. Drivetrain, wheels, and components must be specced accordingly. UDH rear derailleur hanger for modern 1x compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRouting \u0026amp; Mounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal rear derailleur and dropper post routing. Strapless full frame bag mounts, top tube bag mounts, downtube fender mount, lower downtube accessory mount, seat stay rear rack mounts. FSA IS-2 headset included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-season capability, extensive mount infrastructure, OCLV carbon fork included, 26x5\" or 27.5x4\" tire compatibility, UDH, threaded BB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavier than the carbon Farley C; fat-bike specific standards limit component cross-compatibility; not optimized for summer trail performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included OCLV carbon fork is a meaningful upgrade over what most alloy fat bike framesets come with — it provides a lighter, better-performing front end than you'd expect at this price point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, the Farley AL is the fat bike frameset we recommend when riders want to get into serious four-season riding without the carbon price — the included carbon fork and comprehensive mount system make it a better value than the alloy-only alternatives in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trek","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Mercury","offer_id":53531079278899,"sku":"5292423","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Mercury","offer_id":53531079213363,"sku":"5292424","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Mercury","offer_id":53531079246131,"sku":"5292425","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Mercury","offer_id":53531079311667,"sku":"5292426","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/ed235fd8fc2b413c6d6a25981a9cb6faaeae1be2.jpg?v=1782154938","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/trek-farley-al-frameset","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}