I’m the original owner of a 2015 Trek Farley 8, so not progressive geometry, but it’s pretty much a dedicated snow/ice bike for me, so It works fine for my purposes. I’m surprised by other comments about difficulties setting up grip shifters. My Farley still has the original GX derailleur on it, which looks like it’s had a few run-ins with a bench grinder, and it bangs off shifts perfectly. I swapped the cassette to a SunRace 11-46 and threw on an oval 28t Absolute Black chainring for lower gearing.
Aug. 28, 2022, 7:08 a.m. - bde1024
I’m the original owner of a 2015 Trek Farley 8, so not progressive geometry, but it’s pretty much a dedicated snow/ice bike for me, so It works fine for my purposes. I’m surprised by other comments about difficulties setting up grip shifters. My Farley still has the original GX derailleur on it, which looks like it’s had a few run-ins with a bench grinder, and it bangs off shifts perfectly. I swapped the cassette to a SunRace 11-46 and threw on an oval 28t Absolute Black chainring for lower gearing.