Faran 2.5
Utility & Versatility
Faran. Road plus, commuting, gravel, audax, randonneuring, or touring. The Faran is your versatile companion.
The sort of bike that you will become very attached to as you rack up the miles together. As the seasons and years pass; racks and cages will be bolted on or taken off, wheels & tyre sizes will be experimented with; its form, capability and loading capacity will evolve to reflect your riding style. We think, on some level, every cyclist has the desire for self-sufficiency and escape. It’s this idea that drives the utilitarian design ethos of the Faran.
Versatility. A bike that can turn it’s hand to everything.
Faran 2.5 Features
Mid-Low Trail Geometry
The Faran’s mid-low trail geometry works well with front loading. Build it as a tourer, utility or randonneuring machine.
Details Matter – Function & Form
Bentley x Fairlight custom machined dropouts. Options for Shimano direct mount and SRAM Transmission.
3d printed modular cable routing.
A huge amount of effort and care goes into the design and manufacture of every Fairlight.
Big Tyre Clearance by Design
Extensively shaped tubing allows for a big choice of tyre widths.
Run up to 700 x 50mm or 650 x 60mm. Tackle even the trickiest terrain.
Carry Nothing or Everything
Compatible with most front and rear rack types.
Custom steel fork allows for multiple carrying points and front rack fitment.
Adventure Companion
Ridden all over the world.
Faran customers have ventured into all continents. From the Kazakh Steppe to the Uyuni Salt Flats of Bolivia.
Craftsmanship Inside and Out
High quality welds and brazing throughout. We partner with the highest quality frame builders in Taiwan. Masters of their trade.
Phosphate dipped and ED-coated for corrosion protection.
Custom Options
Configure your perfect bike. We offer a carefully curated selection of the highest quality components.
Custom Reynolds 631 Tubing – Made for Fairlight
Reynolds have been our valued partner since we started in 2016. Their reputation for quality and integrity is legendary. We work hand in glove with them, allowing us to design comfort, stiffness, and longevity into our bikes.
Modular Cable Guides – Super-Clean Builds
We designed our 3D printed modular cable guide system from scratch. Different cable guides for different builds ensure a clean and minimal bike build.
Full Dynamo Compatibility
We’ve carefully designed internal routing for full dynamo compatibility.
Super-clean dynamo installations. Our custom CNC machined rear light holder adds beauty and functionality.
Detailed Design Notes
There's so much thought and consideration into the Faran 2.5 design that we could write a book about it....So we did!... Brew a cup of tea and peruse the extensive design notes.
Base build options
A summary of our base spec build options and pricing. All bikes are fully configurable. Upgrades include Hope or Chris King headsets, SON dynamo installations, alternative wheels (Hunt, Hope & DT Swiss), alternative tyre options and even King Cage bottle cages. Every bike is assembled from start to finish by a single mechanic and built just for you.
Faran 2.5 Build Gallery
54T Midnight Blue - GRX RX600 2x. 12 photos.
58T Midnight Blue - GRX820 2x - Customer Build. 13 photos.
54T Moss - GRX RX800 1x. 12 photos.
56T Moss - GRX RX600 2x. 17 photos.
58T Moss - GRX RX825 2x. 13 photos.
51T Winter Bracken - GRX RX600 2x. 14 photos.
54T Winter Bracken - GRX RX820 Staff Custom Build. 17 photos.
58T Winter Bracken - GRX RX810 2x. 14 photos.
56T Moss - Customer Bike. 18 photos.
58T Winter Bracken - Custom - Bikepacking.com. 13 photos.
BLACK METAL RANDO
OLE TRACES NORWAY'S
SOUTH WEST COAST
Faran 2.5 Frameset Gallery
Lookbooks
Faran 2.5 Lookbook
Photography of all frame colours and bike builds
Black Metal Rando - Lookbook
A photo journal of Ole's adventure discovering the south west coast of Norway.
Faran 2.5 Dropout Guide
Using our modular replaceable dropouts.
Proportional Geometry
Better fitting bikes
All Fairlight bikes have been thoughtfully conceived with the rider in mind. Everybody is different; our bikes are designed to account for differences in body proportions, not just overall height. We call this ‘proportional geometry’. We offer all of our frame sizes in (R)egular and (T)all versions so that you can achieve your perfect fit.
R – Regular
Lower at the front and longer in reach. Designed for people with shorter legs and a longer back but just as suitable for riders wanting a lower and racier riding position.
T – Tall
Higher at the front and shorter in reach. Designed for people with longer legs and a shorter back but also appropriate for riders who want a more upright riding position.
| A | Top Tube Horizontal | 536 mm |
|---|---|---|
| B | Seat Tube (BB to top ST) | 515 mm |
| C | Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° |
| D | Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° |
| E | Chainstay Length | 430 mm |
| F | Fork Rake | 60 mm |
| G | Wheelbase | 1023 mm |
| H | Trail - 650 x 47 Tyres (685mm) | 51 mm |
| Trail - 700 x 38mm Tyres (697mm) | 53 mm | |
| Trail - 650 x 2.2" Tyres (702mm) | 54 mm | |
| I | Bottom Bracket Drop | 77 mm |
| J | Front Center Distance | 603 mm |
| K | Head Tube Length | 93 mm |
| L | Stack | 540 mm |
| M | Reach | 380 mm |
| N | Standover Height (700 x 45mm tyres) @ 65mm forward of BB | 763 mm |
| Fork Length - Axle to Crown | 408 mm |
Reviews & Awards
Bikepacking.com Review - "There’s a whole lot to love about the Faran 2.0, which all points back to good design on many levels!"
Adventure Cyclist - in-depth review - "Simply put, the Faran exhibited unmatched ride quality. It’s as if Fairlight created the perfect touring frame."
Cycling About - The 10 BEST Bikepacking Gravel Bikes of 2024 - "If you have a preference for Steel bikes; the Fairlight Faran from the UK is my top pick, and you'll quickly realise why...."
Bikepacking.com – Editor’s personal build - "I can cut to the chase and confirm that I have zero regrets about buying the Faran 2.0. It delivered on all of its promises..."
Advntr.cc - 9.5 / 10 - "If I was looking to invest in a new steel frameset for off-road riding with strong touring and bikepacking capability, this would be top of my list"
Road.cc - 9 / 10 - "Excellent bikepacking and touring machine that loves being loaded up and pointed at the wilderness."
Information
Frame Bag Guide
If you are planning on fitting a frame bag to your Faran, then you can use the below guide sheet to get all the dimensions you need. It includes all front triangle inside measurements and angles, as well as downtube safe zones for straps for full frame bags.
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