![]() ![]() The grip is impressive even on loose gravel or slow step up moves, but the front wheel wanted to lift on the steepest sections. I climbed straight up the rockier lines to feel the capability of monster trucking. On trail it’s immediately shocking how well it filters every rock and brings a comfort to the ride, yet I could tell its a hard tail as the bounce of the rear wheel is still there. To get a feel for the rebound on those massive tires, I went up and down the curbs along the road. I’m used to 29er wheels and it doesn’t feel much different. ![]() Out of the gate, the bike rolls very well on pavement. That’s half of what I run in my 2.4 tires! I was told that 14 psi was a bit too much as it might feel bouncy, so I started with 12psi. With such big volume tire, the recommended pressure goes as low as 10psi. The point of this test ride was more about getting a feel for those bigger tires and the way it rides rather than going into component details. It actually felt comfortable out of the box, however, I would have traded the stem for a 50mm if it were my bike. It’s built with wide bars, 1×11, avid brakes, and Chupacabra 3.0 tires. The head angle of the bike is fairly steep and the chainstays are short with 420mm on the big wheel size. I had the opportunity to ride the Trek Stache 7 29″+ hard tail, a 2600$ complete bike. Basically, bigger sized or fatter tires on each respective wheel.Īs for most new concepts, rumors travel fast, and it s always better to test and decide for yourself. ![]() The standard wheel size was set to three options, the classic 26″ and 29″ wheel and the most recent 27.5″ wheel sizes.Īs one starts to get comfortable and has dialed-in their bike, it seems the industry has yet again thrown at us two new standards for consumers to play with: the 27.5″ plus and 29″ plus. In recent years the bike industry has introduced new wheel sizes back to back, sometimes confusing consumers what to choose for their use. 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.BIKE: Trek Stache 7 29+ 17.5 PRICE: $2600 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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