2019 Trek Farley Models Unveiled

The new stock of 2019 Trek Farleys will be showing up at Trek Authorized dealers late this Summer and in the Fall depending on the model.  Visit your local Trek Authorized dealer for information about pre-ordering the following models.

Farley 9.8

$4899.99

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The 2019 Trek Farley 9.8 has a color change to Rage Red but otherwise it's the same bike as last year.  Features that carry over are the Bontrager Line dropper seatpost, SRAM GX Eagle 12 speed drivetrain, carbon Wampa TLR 80mm wheels, a 100mm suspension corrected carbon frame and fork, SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.5" tires, Bontrager Montrose Elite saddle (Titanium rails) and Bontrager Pro stem.  Available late October* from Penn Cycle or your local Trek Authorized dealer.

Farley 9.6

$2899.99

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The 2019 Trek Farley 9.6 has a color change from last year's model to Matte Olive Grey.  The drivetrain and cranks have also changed to a full SRAM Eagle NX 12 speed (11-50 cassette and 30T chaingring) set.  Other changes include a Bontrager Arvada saddle (hollow chromolly rails) and Bontrager XR Trail Comp nylon lock-on grips.  SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.50" tires make up the wheelset and SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes round out this affordable carbon fatbike.  Available late October* from Penn Cycle or your local Trek Authorized dealer.

Farley 7

$2499.99 

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The Farley 7 also gets a color change for 2019 to Matte Dnister Black.  It still has an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, 197mm rear spacing Stranglehold rear axle dropout, Manitou Mastodon 34 Comp 80mm suspension fork and 27.5" SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with Bontrager Gnarwhal studdable (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.50" tires.  Changes from the 2018 model are Shimano SLX shifters and 11 speed cassette, a Shimano Deore XT M8000 Shadow Plus rear derailleur, Race Face Ride 28T direct mount crank, a Shimano SLX M7000 11 speed cassette (11-46), dropper post and a Bontrager Arvada saddle.  Like last year's model it still contains the SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes.  Available mid-August* from Penn Cycle or your local Trek Authorized dealer.

Farley 5

$1789.99

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Trek's entry level fatbike takes on a color change to Matte Solid Charcoal for 2019.  The frame is Alpha Platinum Aluminum that is 100mm suspension corrected with 197mm rear spacing Stranglehold rear axle dropout.  The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Deore 10-Speed shifter, Shimano Deore Shadow Plus rear derailleur, Shimano HG50 11-42 10 speed cassette but now has a Race Face Ride 28T direct mount crank.  The SRAM Level hydraulic disc brakes, 27.5" SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with with Bontrager Gnarwhal studdable (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.50" tires and a Bontrager Haru OCLV Carbon fork are also carried over from 2018.  New on the 2019 model are a Bontrager Arvada saddle (hollow chromolly rails) and Bontrager XR Trail Comp nylon lock-on grips.  Available mid-October* from Penn Cycle or your local Trek Authorized dealer.

*Availability dates subject to change.

2018 Trek Farley Fatbikes Showing Up Now at Dealers

The new stock of 2018 Trek Farleys is just now starting to show up at Trek Authorized Dealers.  While not all of the line is available now, certain models are and the others will be soon.  Visit your local Trek dealer to pre-order the models that will be available later this Summer and Fall.

Farley EX 9.8

$5499.99

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Trek's carbon full-suspension offering, the Farley EX 9.8 starts with an OCLV Mountain Carbon mainframe & alloy stays, ABP, Full Floater, EVO Link and Control Freak inner cable routing.  The 120mm of travel comes from a Manitou Mastodon 34 Comp fork and Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper tuned by Trek Suspension Lab.  Carbon Wampa TLR 80mm wheels fitted with Bontrager Hodag (TLR 120 tpi) 27.5x3.8" tires make up the wheelset.  The drivetrain consists of SRAM Eagle 12 speed shifter, SRAM GX Eagle Roller Bearing Clutch rear derailleur, SRAM GX Eagle 10-50, 12 speed cassette and SRAM Stylo Carbon, 30T Direct Mount X-Sync crank.  For the cockpit, Bontrager Line Pro OCLV carbon bars, Bontrager Line Pro stem, SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes and Bontrager's Drop Line 125 dropper post finish out this model.  Comes in color Quicksilver.  Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery mid September 2017.

Farley EX 8

$3499.99

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Trek's aluminum full-suspension offering, the Farley EX 8 starts with an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with ABP, Full Floater, and EVO Link.  The 120mm of travel comes from a Rock Shox Bluto RL fork and Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper tuned by Trek Suspension Lab.  SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims laced with Bontrager hubs and fitted with Bontrager Hodag (TLR 120 tpi) 27.5x3.8" tires make up the wheelset.  The drivetrain consists of SRAM GX 11-speed shifter, Race Face Aeffect 28T Direct Mount narrow/wide cranks, SRAM GX rear derailleur and SRAM XG-1150 10-42 11-speed cassette.  SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes and a KS eThirty Integra remote lever dropper post finish out this model.  Comes in color California Skye Blue.  Available now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer.

Farley 9.8

$4799.99

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The 2018 Trek Farley 9.8 has some minor changes over the 2017 model including a color change to Matte Metallic Gunmetal, a Bontrager Drop Line 125 seatpost and a SRAM GX Eagle 12 speed drivetrain.  Features that carry over from last year's model are the carbon Wampa TLR 80mm wheels, 100mm suspension corrected carbon frame and fork, SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.5" tires, Bontrager Montrose Elite (hollow Titanium rails) saddle and Bontrager Pro stem.  Available now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer.

Farley 9.6

$2799.99

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The 2018 Trek Farley 9.6 has a color change from the 2017 model to Matte Solid Charcoal.  The drivetrain remains the same with SRAM GX 11-speed shifter, Race Face Aeffect 28T Direct Mount narrow/wide cranks, SRAM GX rear derailleur and SRAM XG-1150 10-42 11-speed cassette.  SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 26x4.50" tires make up the wheelset, ESI Chunky grips and SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes round out this affordable carbon bike.  Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery mid September 2017.

Farley 7

$2399.99

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The Farley 7 has an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, 197mm rear spacing Stranglehold rear axle dropout.  Upgrades from 2017 are a Manitou Mastodon 34 Comp 80mm suspension fork, 27.5" SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with Bontrager Gnarwhal studdable (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.50" tires.  The drivetrain consists of  SRAM NX 11-Speed shifters, Race Face Aeffect 28T Direct Mount narrow/wide cranks, SRAM NX rear derailleur and SRAM PG-1130 11-42, 11 speed cassette.  Like last year's model it still contains the SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes. Comes in color Viper Red.  Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery late August 2017.

Farley 5

$1729.99

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Trek's entry level fatbike has an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, is 100mm suspension corrected with 197mm rear spacing Stranglehold rear axle dropout.  The drivetrain consists of Shimano Deore 10-Speed shifter, Race Face Aeffect 28T Direct Mount narrow/wide cranks, Shimano Deore Shadow Plus rear derailleur and a Shimano HG50 11-42, 10 speed cassette.  Other features include SRAM Level hydraulic disc brakes, 27.5" SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with with Bontrager Gnarwhal studdable (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.50" tires and a Bontrager Haru OCLV Carbon fork.  Comes in color Matte Trek Black.  Available now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer.

Trek's 2017 Farley Fatbike Lineup Unveiled

Trek introduced some of the new additions to its fatbike lineup last week at the Sea Otter Classic.  New bikes including full-suspension and a new super light carbon hardtail model in addition to new color choices on previous models will be showing up at your local Trek dealer late this Summer.  Trek is now taking pre-orders on the Farley EX full-suspension and hardtail models for early August delivery.

The Farley EX models have 120mm of "smooth front and rear suspension".  How is this new Trek offering different from the Salsa Bucksaw?  With the proven suspension technology of ABP, Full Floater and RE:aktiv, Farley EX "rolls faster with less bounce thanks to its bigger 27.5 fat wheels."

Farley EX 9.8

$5499.99

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Trek's carbon full-suspension offering, the Farley EX 9.8 starts with an OCLV Mountain Carbon mainframe & seatstay, alloy chainstay, ABP, Full Floater, EVO Link and Mino Link.  The 120mm of travel comes from a Rock Shox Bluto RL fork and Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper tuned by Trek Suspension Lab.  Carbon Wampa TLR 80mm wheels fitted with Bontrager Hodag (TLR 120 tpi) 27.5x3.8" tires make up the wheelset.  The drivetrain consists of SRAM X1 11-speed shifter, SRAM XO1 carbon rear derailleur, SRAM XG-1150 10-42 11-speed cassette and Race Face Next 30T Direct Mount narrow/wide cranks.  For the cockpit, Bontrager Line Pro OCLV carbon bars, Bontrager Line Pro stem, SRAM GD hydraulic disc brakes and Bontrager's new Drop Line 100 dropper post finish out this model.  Comes in color Matte Trek Black.  Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery early August 2016.

Farley EX 8

$3499.99

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Trek's aluminum full-suspension offering, the Farley EX 8 starts with an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with ABP, Full Floater, EVO Link and Mino Link.  The 120mm of travel comes from a Rock Shox Bluto RL fork and Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper tuned by Trek Suspension Lab.  SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims laced with Bontrager Jackalope hubs and fitted with Bontrager Hodag (TLR 120 tpi) 27.5x3.8" tires make up the wheelset.  The drivetrain consists of SRAM GX 11-speed shifter, Race Face Aeffect 28T Direct Mount narrow/wide cranks, SRAM GX rear derailleur and SRAM XG-1150 10-42 11-speed cassette.  SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes and a KS eThirty remote lever dropper post finish out this model.  Comes in color California Skye Blue.  Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery early August 2016.

Farley 9.9

$7499.99

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New for 2017 is Trek's lightest all-carbon race version fatbike to date, the Farley 9.9.  This North America-only build weighs in at a mere 22 pounds.  The build starts with Trek's OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and a Bontrager Haru Pro OCLV fork with carbon lowers and carbon E2 tapered steerer.  HED Big Half Deal 85mm (27.5") carbon wheels with HED Brickhouse carbon hubs are combined with the new Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.5" tires.  A SRAM Eagle XX1 12-speed drivetrain (10-50 cassette) and a full carbon cockpit including SRAM Guide Ultimate carbon hydraulic disc brakes round off this lightweight race machine.  Comes in color Matte Carbon Smoke.  Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery early August 2016.

Farley 9.8

$4599.99

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The 2017 Trek Farley 9.8 has some minor changes over the 2016 model including a color change to Matte Silver, Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.5" tires, Bontrager Montrose Elite (hollow Titanium rails) saddle, Bontrager Pro OCLV Carbon seatpost and Bontrager Pro stem.  Features that carry over from last year's model are the carbon Wampa TLR 80mm wheels, 100mm suspension corrected carbon frame and fork, SRAM/Race Face drivetrain and SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes.  Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery early August 2016.

Farley 9.6

$2799.99

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The 2017 Trek Farley 9.6 has a few changes over the 2016 model which include a color change to Roarange, SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 26x4.50" tires, ESI Chunky grips and SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes.  The drivetrain remains the same with SRAM GX 11-speed shifter, Race Face Aeffect 28T Direct Mount narrow/wide cranks, SRAM GX rear derailleur and SRAM XG-1150 10-42 11-speed cassette.  Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery early August 2016.

Farley 7

$2399.99

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The Farley 7 has an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, is 100mm suspension corrected with 197mm rear spacing Stranglehold rear axle dropout.  An upgrade from the Farley 5 is a Bontrager Haru OCLV carbon lowers fork.  Like the Farley 5, it has SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 26x4.70" tires but has SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes.  The drivetrain consists of  SRAM GX 11-Speed shifters, Race Face Aeffect 28T Direct Mount narrow/wide cranks, SRAM GX rear derailleur and SRAM XG-1150 10-42 11-speed cassette.  Comes in color Matte Dnister Black.  Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery early August 2016.

Farley 5

$1729.99

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Trek's entry level fatbike has an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, is 100mm suspension corrected with 197mm rear spacing Stranglehold rear axle dropout.  The drivetrain consists of Shimano Deore 10-Speed shifters, a Race Face Ride crank (36/22), SRAM X5 low direct mount front derailleur, Shimano Deore Shadow Plus rear derailleur and a Shimano HG50 11-36 10-speed cassette.  Other features include SRAM Level hydraulic disc brakes, SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 26x4.70"tires.  Comes in color California Skye Blue.  Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery early August 2016.

Penn Cycle Renting Fatbikes This Winter

Penn Cycle in Eagan will have a fleet of rental fatbikes for this Winter.  If you would like to give fatbiking a try or see what Winter singletrack riding is all about, now you have the opportunity.  The Eagan store is in close proximity to some great nearby trails including Lebanon Hills, Murphey-Hanrehan and the Minnesota River Bottoms.  These trails are ridden all Winter long by fatbike enthusiasts who believe just because it is cold outside that doesn't mean their riding season is over.

Penn Cycle's rental fleet will include:

Trek Farley 5

Trek Farley Custom

Framed Wolftrax X5 Womens

Framed Wolftrax

Trek Farley 24

Great for kids and smaller riders.

Rentals can be reserved online through Velolet by visiting the Penn Cycle Bike Rental Page and selecting "Penn Cycle - Eagan" for the Location under the "Pick Up" and "Drop Off" dates and selecting "Update Results".  Bikes can be rented for 4 hours, Daily or Weekly.  If you decide to buy a fatbike from Penn Cycle after renting one from them the rental fee will be applied toward your purchase.

Faturday group ride

New to fatbiking?  There are plenty of group rides to join in on during the Winter months.  A good place to find these is on the MN Fatbike Group Rides Facebook Group.  A beginner-friendly, no-drop group ride that has become very popular with Twin Cities fatbikers is the "Faturday" ride. This weekly group ride usually takes place at the Minnesota River Bottoms on Saturday mornings at 10am.

A rental from Penn Cycle is a great way to give fatbiking a try before you buy.  Ride with a friend or join a group ride and once you see how much fun fatbikes can be, you're going to want one.  Visit the Penn Cycle Bike Rental Page for sizes and availability.

Maps for Lebanon Hills, Murphey-Hanrehan and the Minnesota River Bottoms  are available online.