Trek Farley finally!
- Thread starter CycleBoy
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How did you get your hands on a Farley at REI? :hmmm:
I got to ride a Farley in Wisconsin last month and it was fun! It was silly light for what I expected. I drove it up curbs and up steps and down stairs and over grass and pavement, rocks and gravel and it took everything like it were flat, smooth and cushy. I'd love to play with one over the winter or at the beach but unless it's a loaner it'd be impossible to slip into the stable unnoticed.
I got to ride a Farley in Wisconsin last month and it was fun! It was silly light for what I expected. I drove it up curbs and up steps and down stairs and over grass and pavement, rocks and gravel and it took everything like it were flat, smooth and cushy. I'd love to play with one over the winter or at the beach but unless it's a loaner it'd be impossible to slip into the stable unnoticed.
we don't like you so we made it impossible. 😀
PM norm. after several years of ownership i still don't have the keys to the kingdom.
Good for you!
I guess you'l be getting a good ride in on one soon. I'll look for your full review.
Starting to think I jumped in too early, the new stuff coming down the pike is really sweet. Not that I'm complaining toooo much, still having fun.😀
You are witnessing the very early (or very late) stages of the sell-build-ride-repeat cycle.....#cyclehaviorology 😀
goodvibe
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Dave, I am with you. After riding the Beargrease, I am seriously thinking of selling my full suspension (Already posted http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31823) and my Mukluk and making the Beargrease my main ride.
I could totally see that, the fat concept seems to really suit your riding style. I can only imagine the crap you'll be able to scramble up with a light one! Screw gravity.😀
Carbon or not? Oh, never mind, carbon only for 2014. Wow, 26lbs for a medium xx1! Want...
http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/07/26/first-look-salsas-new-carbon-beargrease-ti-and-alloy-mukluks/
Ok, so got a couple rides on it now. Some thoughts. All I can do is smile when I ride it. The bike's a hoot. First ride was a little shaky- getting used to the bike, playing with tire pressure, etc. While it is much more nimble than it looks, fat bikes ride much different. Turning is noticeably different. You don't rail turns on a Farley, you steer it. As you get comfortable with the oversteer and the "rolling over" sensation of the tires, you can start commit to the turns a little more. I played with tire pressure a bit- 7psi seems to feel good. I gave the 790mm bars a try since it was an obnoxious fat bike and all, but eventually cut them to 690. Right now, set up on it pretty upright, figuring that I could take some weight off the front end to make it a little more predictable. I may drop it down and try it, but for now its working. The bike climbs beautifully. I'm not ashamed to say, I do find myself using the small ring a bit, but it climbs really well. Jungle Habitat has been the proving grounds, so it's seen its fair share of rocks and climbs. Switchbacks on animal chute were a breeze. Being so close to the pump track, I had to give it a try. Surprisingly, rides pretty well there too. The bike is nimble enough to jump, just be ready for a little bounce from the tires upon landing. One thing it does incredibly well is wheelies. I mean it's a wheelie machine!!
No snow yet, but I did try it in the sand at Bubble Cross a couple weeks ago. Rode well, although tires wander a little bit. One noticeable difference on mine is that I built with the narrower Marge Lite rims and the tire profile changes drastically from the Rolling Darryls it comes with. I'm sure the wider profile will make it better for snow and sand. Time will tell as I have a set of GOLD Rolling Darryls on back order.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the bike, although still curious how it will do in snow. For the price, it's a big upgrade over something like a Pugsley. Could it be lighter? Sure, but it could also be more expensive. At $2500 it's a very solid build. Let me know if anyone is interested in trying it. It's a 19.5 and I also have a couple in stock for those trying to hunt one down.
No snow yet, but I did try it in the sand at Bubble Cross a couple weeks ago. Rode well, although tires wander a little bit. One noticeable difference on mine is that I built with the narrower Marge Lite rims and the tire profile changes drastically from the Rolling Darryls it comes with. I'm sure the wider profile will make it better for snow and sand. Time will tell as I have a set of GOLD Rolling Darryls on back order.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the bike, although still curious how it will do in snow. For the price, it's a big upgrade over something like a Pugsley. Could it be lighter? Sure, but it could also be more expensive. At $2500 it's a very solid build. Let me know if anyone is interested in trying it. It's a 19.5 and I also have a couple in stock for those trying to hunt one down.
