It’s fun because it harks back to why we started riding in the first place.namely, for fun. There’s no question: the Trek Stache is a blast to ride. When all was assembled, it tipped the scale at 26.5 pounds, which is right in line with a high-end trail bike. Other component choices include the Selle SMP 209 saddle and Chris King NoThreadset headset. Many ways to dial and adjust these brakes on the fly Reed Apparently, this is something you have to get used to with a plus bike in order to get the most out of it. It should be noted that I bottommed the rear tire on the rim on pretty much every ride - often making a loud ping! noise - but never flatted or compromised the rim in any way. Altogether, the set weighs about 1,700 grams, and each tire weighs about 900 grams. The M6 series is designed for trail use, and with an internal width of 40mm, the 640s support tires ranging from 2.8 to 3.2 inches. I sent the XTR hubs to ENVE to be built with its M640 hoops. The wheel choice, then, was pretty clear. It’s a hardtail that you punish like a full-suspension bike for the pure fun of it (with the added benefit of efficient climbing out of the saddle). This isn’t an XC hardtail, nor is it a bike for Strava PRs. SUN Ringle Duroc 50 SL 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves includedįront: Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110īontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 29x3.One of the themes of this Stache build is that everything needs to be burly. RockShox Yari RL, DebonAir, Motion Control damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 120mm travelįSA IS-2, 1-1/8-inch top, 1.5-inch bottom 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.ġ - Stache 7 delivers awesome 29+ performance at a no-nonsense priceĢ - The RockShox Yari fork has a stiff chassis with 35mm stanchions for when you're plowing through the rough on Stache 7's super-sized wheelsģ - Stache is super versatile and equally at home on multi-day bikepacking trips as it is on rough singletrackĤ - 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."ĥ - It's super easy to go tubeless with the included Tubeless Ready tires, rim strips, and valvesĪlpha Platinum Aluminum, Boost148, Midstay, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, Stranglehold dropouts, G2 Geometry Stache 7 blends value and performance with big fun. Plus, it has 29x3.0 Bontrager XR2 Team Issue tires that keep you connected to the trail and Shimano MT500 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 SRAM 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.
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