![]() Trek stache 7: Steve Behr/Future Publishingįrame & equipment: Good value kit but heavy steel-legged fork The front comes up surprisingly easily for manualling over or off stuff too, encouraging much more dynamic riding than most big-wheelers and leaving a big grin on our faces after every ride. The signature tapered E2 head tube and steeply sloped top tube give good crotch clearance despite the big wheels. The asymmetrically flared and offset, concave backed seat tube for wheel and direct-mount front mech clearance is a masterpiece of hydroforming.Ī shaped outlet port for the Stealth seatpost hose and external guides offset the fact that the water bottle bosses stop you sliding the seatpost down a decent distance. ![]() The press-fit bottom bracket also has ISCG mounts ready for a chain device upgrade but the clutch rear mech and big rubber chainstay protector keep the drivetrain pretty quiet anyway. Tapered chainstays are mid-sized rather than massive but a 142x12mm rear axle gives maximum stiffness and security and the brakes sit on easily adjustable post rather than IS brake mounts too. Unlike many 29ers, it even comes in an extra small size with a 15.5in (39.4cm) seat tube and 76cm standover. The translucent paint is very thin in some areas, such as inside the dropouts and rear brake mount and more obviously on the front mech mount. The metallic finish still got lots of love from onlookers though. ![]() The Bontrager components are as light as they are tough, and just in case you don't want to roll the 50mm-wide Mule rims all the time, the Stache's Stanglehold dropouts are compatible with 27.While most trail 29ers still stick with a 100mm (3.9in) travel fork to avoid jacking the front end too high, Trek have properly committed to increased control with a 120mm stroke fork. SRAM's X1 cranks power a wide-ranging GX 1x11-speed drivetrain, and SRAM Guide R brakes bring regulate that speed smoothly and precisely. That 148mm-wide rear end is enhanced by super short chainstays that let you rip through berms, dominate twisty trails, and out-accelerate your crew. Trek loaded the Platinum aluminum frame with all the features of a fully legit trail bike, like G2 trail geometry, E2 tapered head tube, internal dropper-post routing and a Boost 148 rear end. This bike gets down to business with 29-inch wheels wrapped with fat, 3-inch wide tires and a 120mm-travel Manitou fork that dares anything to get in your way. That pretty much sums up Trek's Stache 7. Raceface Turbinze, 35mm, 15mm rise, 800mm widthįast. ![]() Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8-inch top, 1.5-inch bottom FSAīontrager sealed cartridge bearing, alloy front axle Manitou Magnum 34 Comp, Boost110, 120mm travel (There a couple of Paint scratches but there are no cracks or dents that will affect the ride quality on this bike)Īlpha Platinum Aluminum, Boost148, Midstay, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, Stranglehold dropouts Right now the only upgraded parts that I have on it are KS Lev Dropper 100mm, Race Face Turbinze Bar and Stem at 800mm width and 35mm circumference that can be cut down (new), SRAM GUIDE R Brakes (4 Piston Caliper)(new), Hope Rotor in the front for better stopping power (New)(can be swapped), Maxxis Chronicle tires for optimal traction that does not hurt you on pedal efficiency(new), and a brand new Sun Race Duroc 50 29’ Rim in the rear. There are only a handful of rides on the last fork service. The cassette and chain is relatively new. The drivetrain needs works fine but is a little banged up. I also work at a bike shop wear all the mechanics cleared it to sell by giving it a $300 tune-up. The bike has been well maintained and slept inside at night. I would keep it if I didn't need to fund a new full-suspension build. 29+ The is one of the most fun hardtails that I have ever ridden.
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