

If the Trek Stache looks like a bike that would be fun where you ride then it's probably one of the most fun bikes for where you ride.

We're well over a decade removed from the idea that everyone needs a burly bike with lots of travel and as much as I'm passionate about hardtails with bleeding edge slack head tube angles, hugely aggressive (slow rolling) tires and DH brakes, I recognize that that's not an ideal setup for most places. Maximizing the Stache experience is all about being honest about where and how the bike will be ridden. Or maybe call it $3000 (USD) with an X-Fusion Manic dropper post and the air system in the fork upgraded to Manitou's awesome Dorado air system. It is dialed out of the box and I think it offers a lot of value for $2700 (USD). Undoubtably, your NICA rider will appreciate the dropper post to make the steep stuff a little less sketchy. To begin with, the RockShox Yari RL fork provides 120mm of travel. Above all, the Stache has a capable build. Location dependent I could definitely see it being my only bike - with a 3" DHF 3c on tap for road trips and I know a lot of riders for whom it would be a great second bike. The Trek Stache 7 is a playful 29+ aluminum hardtail. It sacrifices some level of intuitiveness for a very clean appearance and excellent performance and after I'd used it once it was fast to adjust the wheelbase at home in the shop. I did play around with the Trek's wheelbase via their Strangehold system. This is unfortunate because the conditions where it shines parallel perfect trails for one gear riding.
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Unfortunately, the stock XD driver wheel and a lack of a Boost replacement of sufficient rim width prevented me from testing the Stache as a single speed. The ultimate mix of traction, support and comfort comes from airing the tires down until they feel a bit squirrely pushing into corners and then adding a few pumps of air at a time until they don't. At this point, I was bottoming the ultra supple Chupacabra tires onto the rims more often than I would have liked on my personal bike but the ride quality was excellent. With the Huck Norris system installed I kept the air pressure in the same zone and rode on with a feeling of impunity. SUNringle Duroc 50 SL, tubeless tape included, 28-hole, 50mm width, presta valveīontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-boltīontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x3.00''īontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm widthīontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.The Chupacabra tires perform best with pressure in the mid-to-low teens. RockShox Yari RL, Solo Air spring, Charger damper, tapered steerer, 51mm offset, 120mm travel It's super easy to go tubeless with the included Tubeless Ready tires, rim strips, and valvesĪlpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, elevated midstay, Stranglehold dropouts We're not the only ones who love it: DirtRag says, " is the most fun bike I rode this year, and fun is where it's at." Stache is super versatile and equally at home on multi-day bikepacking trips as it is on rough singletrack Super short chainstays make this bike surprisingly agile, even with its 29+ wheels Stache 7 delivers awesome 29+ performance at a no-nonsense price It's trimmed with high-quality parts where it really counts, like in the suspension and drivetrain, so it won't destroy your wallet but it won't leave you wanting more either. Stache 7 blends value and performance with big fun. Plus, it has 29x3" Bontrager XR4 Team Issue tires that keep you connected to the trail and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for reliable all-weather stopping power even when the trail gets wild.

You're willing to spend a little more for nicer parts because you know they're more precise and offer extra adjustability.Ī lightweight Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame and stout RockShox Yari RL fork with 120mm of travel, Stranglehold dropouts, a dropper post to make the steep stuff a little less sketchy, and a mixed SRAM SX and NX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain with a larger 50-tooth cog for easier climbing. You embrace the weirdness of 29+ tires and appreciate the simplicity of a hardtail. It's a big-wheeled fun wagon ready to go anywhere and take on any trail. This mountain bike marries fun and confidence. Stache 7 is a playful 29+ trail hardtail with 3-inch mid-fat tires, a ridiculously capable build, and a robust fork with 120mm of travel. Trek Bicycle Store of Palm Beach Gardens.
