Nice video. I just got a Farley 5 in Feb 2022. So far I really like it. I rode it a few times on snow and I'm planning on riding it during the regular biking season also. Actually I just rode 12ish miles on it. I'll be honest it was pretty brutal. My fitness is not yet to the point where I can hang with my buddies as well as I would on my normal bike (Salsa spearfish). But I'm choosing to put in the miles and get to the point where I can handle this beast as well as I can my FS bike. I might try swapping the Gnarwal tires for something a bit less chunky though for summer riding.
Nice! Yeah it takes some getting used to, but I find the fatbike way more fun! Just keep pedaling as often as you can and you'll get there! A lot of people tend to swap to the Bontrager BarbraGhazis (27.5x4.0). It's a thinner, lighter tire that I've heard good things about. I have a set on order myself! Can't wait to try them out for this summer!
A smile machine indeed! I got my 7 just after you did (now 120 miles on the odometer) and I agree with everything you said. I absolutely love it and I have had no problems at all except.....my full suspension bike is getting lonely. My intent was winter riding only (its awesome on the snow) but I can't seem to stop riding this pit bull of a bike. Around town it's a head turner, in the mud and beach sand it's unstoppable and in the snow it's my winter happy place! Can't wait for winter........
Not in the high roller league but I love my 220$ Fatbike that my mom got me. Installed a solar powered headlight too. The front suspension is trash and there're imperfections here and there. But God don't I love it. It came with almost every component in a non-working state out of the box(from shifters to derailleurs to brakes). I had to tune them myself.
I'm on the cusp of buying either a Trek Marlin or the Farley 5.. what is your gut feeling, does the Farley blow away any Marlin? I put a deposit on a Marlin 6, but now kinda think an 8 is a better deal with it's tubeless rims and tires. But I did see in person a Farley but the sizes they had were no where near my size so I couldn't test ride any of them. I think I'd know if I took a Farley for a test ride, nearest dealer that has one is 160 miles away:) I kinda flipped for the Marlins because of the vast difference in price, but wasn't blown away on the test ride.
If it were me, I'd go for the Farley. But it also all depends on what kind of riding you're going to be doing. I had a Marlin 5 as my first bike. It was good, but the Farley totally blows it out of the water. It's more versatile, and you can ride it year round in just about any condition. I find the Marlin to be lacking and I quickly found the limits of its capabilities. I am yet to find the limits of the Farley!
Any thoughts on the 80mm manitou? I’m debating pre ordering a Farley 7 and selling my bigfoot 2 vs buying a manitou mastodon fork. But i’d get the 120mm, so I wonder which is the best option. Similar spec bikes otherwise, except for the 26 wheels.
I have both; a pro (120mm)on my Skookum, and a comp (80mm) on the Trek. Both are great. There is more adjustability with the pro, but between the two, I ride the Trek more. I'd personally go with the Farley 7. But the if you decide to just get the Fork, you'd still be happy!👍
I'm sure you'll be happy with it! I didn't like this rorange color at first but it's grown on me. It'll be safer during Huntington season haha! I kinda like the military green as the new color. I bet it'll look sick in person!
My friend just bought a 22 olive Farley 7 today, 10/26/21 at Cycles Etc. and they have more in stock. Get em before. they are gone I love my Roarange 2021, it now has 350 miles with no problems.
Got a 2022 in November and got covid 1st of December still can't ride had pnuemonia with covid my lungs are still jacked up probably don't have over 40 miles on it got the OD green to black didn't like the color when I got but it grew on me hopefully I can ride again in the the next month doing indoor bike now may start outdoors in a week or 2 on my ebike until I get back to normal
I'm just getting over a bout with COVID myself. Luckily my symptoms were just pretty much a bad cold. My lungs are still recovering however. I really dig the military green color on the new Farleys. Looks sick!
It's by a company named "Bikase". Here's the Amazon link: ABC Cage - Fits Any Bottle! Keeps it Secure! www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z89TWRB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_17PRDV51CXA033ADBNCZ
That is a sick bike. Really like that color with all mountain clear camo guard.
Thanks bro!!
Nice video. I just got a Farley 5 in Feb 2022. So far I really like it. I rode it a few times on snow and I'm planning on riding it during the regular biking season also. Actually I just rode 12ish miles on it. I'll be honest it was pretty brutal. My fitness is not yet to the point where I can hang with my buddies as well as I would on my normal bike (Salsa spearfish). But I'm choosing to put in the miles and get to the point where I can handle this beast as well as I can my FS bike. I might try swapping the Gnarwal tires for something a bit less chunky though for summer riding.
Nice! Yeah it takes some getting used to, but I find the fatbike way more fun! Just keep pedaling as often as you can and you'll get there!
A lot of people tend to swap to the Bontrager BarbraGhazis (27.5x4.0). It's a thinner, lighter tire that I've heard good things about. I have a set on order myself! Can't wait to try them out for this summer!
I’m a big dude too, and swear by those Fox Transfer Doppers. Got one on my Fuel Ex and Stache. They’ve held up great!
Yeah they are definitely the way to go!
A smile machine indeed! I got my 7 just after you did (now 120 miles on the odometer) and I agree with everything you said.
I absolutely love it and I have had no problems at all except.....my full suspension bike is getting lonely.
My intent was winter riding only (its awesome on the snow) but I can't seem to stop riding this pit bull of a bike. Around town it's a head turner, in the mud and beach sand it's unstoppable and in the snow it's my winter happy place! Can't wait for winter........
Right on! It's definitely a smile machine! And a tank to boot!! That's why I fatbikes all year round....they're just too fun!!!
Yoo, I live in the same town, and just bought the same bike!
love them there colours looks well sweet
Thanks! They've really grown on me!
Not in the high roller league but I love my 220$ Fatbike that my mom got me. Installed a solar powered headlight too. The front suspension is trash and there're imperfections here and there. But God don't I love it. It came with almost every component in a non-working state out of the box(from shifters to derailleurs to brakes). I had to tune them myself.
As long as you have fun on your bike, it doesn't matter what it costs! Expensive or cheap is never as important as fun factor! Ride on brother!! 🤙
I'm on the cusp of buying either a Trek Marlin or the Farley 5.. what is your gut feeling, does the Farley blow away any Marlin? I put a deposit on a Marlin 6, but now kinda think an 8 is a better deal with it's tubeless rims and tires. But I did see in person a Farley but the sizes they had were no where near my size so I couldn't test ride any of them. I think I'd know if I took a Farley for a test ride, nearest dealer that has one is 160 miles away:) I kinda flipped for the Marlins because of the vast difference in price, but wasn't blown away on the test ride.
If it were me, I'd go for the Farley. But it also all depends on what kind of riding you're going to be doing. I had a Marlin 5 as my first bike. It was good, but the Farley totally blows it out of the water. It's more versatile, and you can ride it year round in just about any condition. I find the Marlin to be lacking and I quickly found the limits of its capabilities. I am yet to find the limits of the Farley!
@@theaveragefatbiker3493 I think I will buy a Farley as sure as Chris Farley would rip up David Spades sports coat.
@@zzubuzz "Fat guy in a little coat!" 😂😂
Any thoughts on the 80mm manitou? I’m debating pre ordering a Farley 7 and selling my bigfoot 2 vs buying a manitou mastodon fork. But i’d get the 120mm, so I wonder which is the best option. Similar spec bikes otherwise, except for the 26 wheels.
I have both; a pro (120mm)on my Skookum, and a comp (80mm) on the Trek. Both are great. There is more adjustability with the pro, but between the two, I ride the Trek more. I'd personally go with the Farley 7. But the if you decide to just get the Fork, you'd still be happy!👍
@@theaveragefatbiker3493 ok right on thanks for the reply. Do you find yourself bottoming out the 80mm quite a bit in the summer?
@@gbone13 I never hit anything big enough to bottom out on with it yet. If you plan on hitting bugger stuff, however, I'd go with the pro.
I love mine…I have the same seat and peddles…I was debating on trying a different set of handle bars, was it a significant change in feel?
Definitely! The renthal makes it feel snappier and more responsive!
@@theaveragefatbiker3493 I may have to give them a try…Thanks!
I have a 2022 Farley 7 on order. I wanted a rorange color. The new is olive green. Disappointed a little bit actually.
I'm sure you'll be happy with it! I didn't like this rorange color at first but it's grown on me. It'll be safer during Huntington season haha! I kinda like the military green as the new color. I bet it'll look sick in person!
Hard to please everyone, I love the new color! 😆
My friend just bought a 22 olive Farley 7 today, 10/26/21 at Cycles Etc.
and they have more in stock. Get em before. they are gone
I love my Roarange 2021, it now has 350 miles with no problems.
Got a 2022 in November and got covid 1st of December still can't ride had pnuemonia with covid my lungs are still jacked up probably don't have over 40 miles on it got the OD green to black didn't like the color when I got but it grew on me hopefully I can ride again in the the next month doing indoor bike now may start outdoors in a week or 2 on my ebike until I get back to normal
I'm just getting over a bout with COVID myself. Luckily my symptoms were just pretty much a bad cold. My lungs are still recovering however. I really dig the military green color on the new Farleys. Looks sick!
@@theaveragefatbiker3493 when I got it hoping it was orange but it grew on me was wanting a volt green but new that impossible
Owners of my favorite bike shop sold out to Trek too, a disturbing trend.
I wonder how many shops they have bought up total?
Can it fit a 105mm rim and 26x4.8 tyre?
What's the adjustable bottle cage. Was a bit hard to hear.
It's by a company named "Bikase". Here's the Amazon link: ABC Cage - Fits Any Bottle! Keeps it Secure! www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z89TWRB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_17PRDV51CXA033ADBNCZ
Was going to a suspension fork with the money
Next addition to the bike….. a seat for the little one 👍🏻🤟🏻🇨🇦
Haha when he gets old enough...definitely!!!
Ever do greater woods?
Yes...just never made a full length video there. Plan on doing that this spring! It's a great place. (Skyline kicks my butt though🥵)