- #Trek stache 7 2017 hardtail mountain bike green driver#
- #Trek stache 7 2017 hardtail mountain bike green plus#
We're well over a decade removed from the idea that everyone needs a burly bike with lots of travel and as much as I'm passionate about hardtails with bleeding edge slack head tube angles, hugely aggressive (slow rolling) tires and DH brakes, I recognize that that's not an ideal setup for most places. Maximizing the Stache experience is all about being honest about where and how the bike will be ridden. Or maybe call it $3000 (USD) with an X-Fusion Manic dropper post and the air system in the fork upgraded to Manitou's awesome Dorado air system. It is dialed out of the box and I think it offers a lot of value for $2700 (USD). Location dependent I could definitely see it being my only bike - with a 3" DHF 3c on tap for road trips and I know a lot of riders for whom it would be a great second bike. It sacrifices some level of intuitiveness for a very clean appearance and excellent performance and after I'd used it once it was fast to adjust the wheelbase at home in the shop. I did play around with the Trek's wheelbase via their Strangehold system. This is unfortunate because the conditions where it shines parallel perfect trails for one gear riding.
#Trek stache 7 2017 hardtail mountain bike green driver#
Unfortunately, the stock XD driver wheel and a lack of a Boost replacement of sufficient rim width prevented me from testing the Stache as a single speed. The ultimate mix of traction, support and comfort comes from airing the tires down until they feel a bit squirrely pushing into corners and then adding a few pumps of air at a time until they don't. At this point, I was bottoming the ultra supple Chupacabra tires onto the rims more often than I would have liked on my personal bike but the ride quality was excellent. With the Huck Norris system installed I kept the air pressure in the same zone and rode on with a feeling of impunity. I'm running an AB 30t oval, with either a 20t or 21t rear cog and a Shimano HG40 chain, and haven't had any issues.The Chupacabra tires perform best with pressure in the mid-to-low teens. I've read reports that the elevated stay on the Stache in SS mode suffers from some flexxing that will result in chain skipping and popping on smaller rear cogs BTW. BUT, a good low pressure gauge is key, 1/2lb is a noticeable difference in how the bike rides.
#Trek stache 7 2017 hardtail mountain bike green plus#
The plus tires take the edge of the aluminum frame also. I can't count the number of times I've had to ride the brakes coasting to keep from hitting my buddies in front of me on regular 29er single speeds. But that same thing helps you maintain momentum like crazy. The big tires and wheels do have more of a gyro effect, so you may work a little harder on quick side to side transitions. It also means I've cleaned climbs I haven't made on any other SS, especially loose over hardpack or leaf / pine straw littered trails.
The amount of traction on tap means I can carry more speed through corners, and other places I'd be slower on a standard tire. Single speeding to me is a lot like 125cc motocross, it's all about conservation of momentum, and anything you can do to help that will generally yield positive results. That being said, I am a bigger guy at 190lbs sans gear, so that may play into it somewhat. Well, for me at least, I greatly prefer it to standard sized tires. That's a very valid point Andrew, you can always take some off, but can never put some back on. So I dont think this will replace your latest and greatest super-enduro sled but otherwise i think the last sentence in the article is likely a fair summary. and the tires are $150/ea at retail to replace. local terrain doesnt have rocks but I would be leery how long the tires would last riding sharp rocky terrain at speed (they have been surprisingly durable on the dirt, roots and gravel I ride on though). the big tires offer goofy fun traction but they are slow to transition into and between corners. It is very sensitive to tire pressure and if a bit low any aggressive cornering is unnerving. but after that I suspect you're better off on a smaller tired/wheeled bike. I think its an excellent all round bike for beginner - intermediate rider or up to 2/3 - 3/4 speed for an expert. rolling resistance seems not much different from my other bikes. once snow is packed down a bit and if not icy, I think its better than a fat bike.
you can pad thru wet soft trails instead of digging trenches. the tires worked really well in the type of mud we have (i.e., I can keep pedaling vs hardly being able to walk on my 26" bikes with minions). my regular rides are still 26 (HT and 160 FS) and I got a Stache 5 last fall.įor where I live, it is a fantastic wet weather, snow and winter bike.
Looking forward to your ride review, a comparison of the 29+ vs the more common 27+ would be great as I have been curious about that.
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