TREK STACHE 7 SIZE CHART PATCH

Firstly, with a bigger contact patch you’ve got more grip on the ground in virtually any condition than a goanna scaling a tree. There have only ever been one other 29+ bike make its way to the masses, we reviewed the Surly Krampus a few years ago, while we loved its endless traction it was hard work to manoeuvre through any form of a tight corner and was a boat to try and rip through singletrack.Īn increased contact patch is beneficial in two main ways. 29+ wheels are huge, too big to fit into a normal shaped frame, hence the wildly asymmetrical rear end of the bike and its elevated chainstay arrangement. Not sure what we are talking about? Here, have a read of this if you’d like to know what a plus-size bike is all about.Įssentially, Trek developed the Stache around 29+ wheels due to the increased contact patch of the tyre when compared to 27.5+, but it wasn’t going to be so simple. When Trek decided to create a bike in the ‘plus hardtail’ category, they developed the Stache from the ground up using 29″ diameter wheels, instead of jumping on the existing 27.5+ wheel (27.5″ diameter with 2.8-3″ tyres) size bandwagon. The Trek Stache, with its big, balloon-like wheels. 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.Expensive for a hardtail with mid-range spec. 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.

Trek stache 7 size chart