So I'm thinking of selling my "cheap" upgraded 29er and fatty for a new all around bike, a Trek Farley 7. Beautiful bike and great components, nothing I'd have to upgrade. I upgraded my current bikes because they were sub $1000 and came with crappy cheap components. Only upgrade I would do is get a set of 29er or 27.5+ wheels/tires whenever I want to switch out of the fat tires for more speed and maneuverability.
I've been lusting after the Farley 7 for a while now, but the orange gloss color in the 2020 is a big NO from me. The 2019 model was perfect; black matte color, it was just gorgeous. But of course that one isn't for sale anymore. I could get the frame painted at a good paint shop, but that would void the warranty fml.
If I'm paying $2,600.00 for a bike, why not have color choice?! Come on Trek...
EDIT: I want to also get gravel bikes, even those have more color choices from Trek! And they're cheaper! :madman:
I cannot stand matte finishes on my bikes. The thought of dropping good coin for something that looks like it was featured in a NuFinish commercial from the 70's is going to entice me to head to the paint shop for some House Of Color and break out the Binks 115 to make it right.
BBQ paint on a fatbike? Is it a hearse or a bike?
I suspect it's a cost versus numbers issue. Car manufacturers build by the hundreds of thousands, and can afford to throw in multiple colors. Bike manufacturers have much smaller runs so they do what Ford did when they first started making cars - you can have any color you like, so long as it's black (or whatever color their offering is).
It does get annoying though. I've passed on bikes that were otherwise good because I didn't like the color. Call me shallow, but when I'm dropping that much coin on something, I want it to look good as well as perform well.
Remember that poop brown color that Santa Cruz was pushing a year or two ago? I hated that.
It does get annoying though. I've passed on bikes that were otherwise good because I didn't like the color. Call me shallow, but when I'm dropping that much coin on something, I want it to look good as well as perform well.
Remember that poop brown color that Santa Cruz was pushing a year or two ago? I hated that.
Same here. I don't mind colorful bikes, I do like red or blue... hell even purple. But green or orange bikes, nope. Not my thing. I prefer matte too though, don't like gloss. I feel like it chips faster and doesn't look aggressive enough for my taste.
you're going to pay a whopping $2,600 for a bicycle! look out, bicycle industry, we have a high-roller here! better fire up the paint guns to accommodate this baller! [sarcasm]
your purchase is small fries to the bike industry. if you want more color options, you pay more. manufacturers keep costs down by using only a few color schemes. if you want a rainbow bike, shell out more $$ of stop whining.
have you asked Trek? if color options were so easy, you'd think there would be lots of them. obviously, there's something going on that makes that not possible.
if you don't like Trek's color option, help that Invisible Hand along and buy something else.
I don't work for Trek, how the hell would I know why they offer more than one color option for some bikes and not for others?
are you looking for us to sympathize with you or help you find a solution? if you just want to be mad about something, rage away. if you want a solution, start by asking Trek. I am sure they have a reason. if that reason is not good enough for you, vote with your dollars and buy something else. otherwise, you're just whining.
I personally like the orange. I think it's awesome. Have you talked to a dealer about a 19 Farley? Maybe they can order one that you can't see online. I can still see bikes from last year, but we don't carry Trek so I cannot check for you. If not, I'm sure one has to be out there on the used market. It won't have a warranty, but I bet you could get it half off. Worst case scenario, save that money for a new frame or a riding vacation when Covid is over.
Personally I'm sick and tired of every bike being some form or matte black, or matte green, matte or "powder" blue, or "concrete" aka gray. Most bike companies absolutely suck at picking colors. They seem to pick the most god awful colors and dare consumers to buy them anyway. At least Trek tend to have solid colors and paint jobs most of the time. I quite like that orange on the Farley. Can't you just pick up a '19 Farley in matte awfulness from somewhere?
On a side note, Treks' website shows a matte Farley frame available for sale. Or you can up your budget a wee bit and get the matte olive depression color. Maybe get the Farley 5, or see if you can get a dealer to upgrade a 5?
lmao jk. I mean idc what color anyone is into. If you're happy with your color choice then you're happy. All I'm saying is that there should be more options with bikes. That's all.
Is this a new issue? I've only bought 6 new bikes in my lifetime and the 5 of those purchased since 1980 were only available in one color. Of course, I didn't have any choice in the color on the 30+ used bikes I've bought either. I don't remember ever passing up a purchase based on the color of the bike.
If you truly want the Trek in a color not offered, seek out a local painter or powdercoater. It'll cost more and you'll get what you want. Just check with Trek before to confirm you can purchase their decals (if desired).
I have hang up on color too--I don't want a color everyone else has. And if its a Bianchi road bike, it has to be Celeste. If its a Campy part, then it has to be silver.
If you truly want the Trek in a color not offered, seek out a local painter or powdercoater. It'll cost more and you'll get what you want. Just check with Trek before to confirm you can purchase their decals (if desired).
I have hang up on color too--I don't want a color everyone else has. And if its a Bianchi road bike, it has to be Celeste. If its a Campy part, then it has to be silver.
That's what I did with my current fatty, I went and voided the warranty (asked Framed) with the paint job. But I was at the tail end of it so I was like eff it and did it. Fortunately, never had any issues with the bike. Frame is very sturdy, doubt I'll break anything.
Get a Rocky Mountain. Sexy time colors! Also, I could be wrong, but on a serious note, I thought those bike had issues with the rear hubs. You may want to investigate a little.
I like color choices so that they can offer a few ugly ones. I don't care what color my bike is, but since other people do, I'm happy to buy less popular colors on closeout.
So I'm thinking of selling my "cheap" upgraded 29er and fatty for a new all around bike, a Trek Farley 7. Beautiful bike and great components, nothing I'd have to upgrade. I upgraded my current bikes because they were sub $1000 and came with crappy cheap components. Only upgrade I would do is get a set of 29er or 27.5+ wheels/tires whenever I want to switch out of the fat tires for more speed and maneuverability.
I've been lusting after the Farley 7 for a while now, but the orange gloss color in the 2020 is a big NO from me. The 2019 model was perfect; black matte color, it was just gorgeous. But of course that one isn't for sale anymore. I could get the frame painted at a good paint shop, but that would void the warranty fml.
If I'm paying $2,600.00 for a bike, why not have color choice?! Come on Trek...
EDIT: I want to also get gravel bikes, even those have more color choices from Trek! And they're cheaper! :madman:
Bikes are like guitars--color doesn't matter. As long as you like the color.
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