Upgraded to a 1X.Īlpha Platinum Aluminum w/E2 tapered head tube, internal cable routing, stealth dropper post routing, press-fit bottom bracket, ISCG 05 mount, Closed Convert dropouts, G2 Geometry size 17įormula DC51 15mm thru axle front hub, Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing 142x12 rear hub w/Bontrager Duster Tubeless Ready 28-hole disc rims. It comes with Gary Fisher’s custom G2 geometry between the 15mm axle and the tapered steerer too. 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. non-fashionable-not-so-very-short-chain-stay with G2 front = agile handling, very capable in corners, tracks well but also quick handler. Perfect for flowing long trails, gets by well in technical terrain even if rocky, gear climber, good at long distance as well. Competent going downhill and responsive heading up, it’s a hardcore hardtail with the minerals for the big trails as well as the small.Fast, technically capable, can cover most of the terrain included in a trail bike's menu, fun! Excellent climber, light, great corning. Trek Stache 9 SRAM X1 Mountain Bike MTB 29er 1x11 XT Hardtail size M/L. Reasonably priced it offers great value in terms of smiles for miles. New 2013 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Carbon Frame Chain Stay - Rear Triangle Frame Part. Its handling will surprise you, and might even change your mind about big wheeled bikes altogether if you aren’t already a fan. OverallĪchingly good looking, the Stache should be your go-to bike when you want to be fast and have fun. It was always planted and predictable, and blisteringly quick. You could be forgiven for thinking that at 120mm the Stache is a little under-forked, yet during the course of our tests it never baulked, never stuttered and never felt under gunned. I’ve ridden a few hardcore hardtails in my time and on a 26inch wheeled machine 140-150mm travel fork up front generally suits the really rough stuff. Pointing the Stache down a steep hill is where the fun really begins though, this is a very capable bike make no mistake. The Stache’s bigger wheels and pliable rear end help to keep that to a minimum though. Aluminium hardtails can often be a little “stiff” which can make climbing technical terrain difficult. Find A Local Bike Shop Articles & Tips Cycling Tours Forum. Home Brand Directory About Us Add a Bike Shop Sign In Register BikeRoar. The steering was responsive and the bike did exactly what you asked of it even in the tightest of single track.Ĭlimbing on the Stache is excellent, the long top tube and longish stem keep the front end down on even the steepest of climbs and of course the hard tail rear end offers instant drive. Everything you need to know about the Trek StaView Reviews, Specifications, Prices, Comparisons and Local Bike Shops. I’m still a fan of the 26inch wheel in most situations, however jumping on the Stache I never felt as if it was cumbersome or hard to handle. Trek have been working on the perfect geometry for 29ers for some time now and you can really feel it in the handling.
There is endless grip in the dry, the Bontrager Expert tyres aren’t too capable in wet mud however, they definitely lean towards the race and speed side of the spectrum. Just a couple of pedal strokes from the very responsive drivetrain and you are up to cruising speed and already enjoying the bike.įor a 29er the wheelbase is quite short, the compact rear end, 68.3° head angle and “short” travel fork combine to keep things playful as far as the corners go. The Stache is fast, that’s the first thing you notice about it, and yes 29ers are quick and all that, but here the geometry combines with the lightweight and stiff frame to offer some blistering acceleration. /rebates/2fus2fen2f20132fTrek2fstache7&252fus252fen252f2013252fTrek252fstache726tc3dbing-&idtrekbikes&nameTrek+Bicycle&ra6.
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142x12mm rear axle keeps the back end stiff and there is a stealth routing for the dropper post.įront suspension is looked after by a Fox Evolution Series 32 Float w/CTD, E2 tapered steerer and a 15QR thru-axle. It features an E2 tapered head tube, ISCG mounts, press-fit bottom bracket and internal derailleur routing. The frame is built using Treks Alpha Platinum Aluminium technology it offers the lightest strongest alloy frame that they manufacture. Trek have been building great 29ers for years now, and when this one arrived it looked stunning and instantly called out to be ridden, and ridden hard. It should appeal to the hardcore hardtail fans out there, although it is only a 120mm travel bike those wheels are going to make it feel much more capable in bigger terrain. It’s a hardtail 29er with a more playful geometry than an XC bike designed to be fun and lively. The Stache is a new bike this year from Trek, aimed at anyone who likes having fun on the trail.
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