2014 trek stache 74/6/2023 ![]() ![]() This is the greatest asset of this bike and it is a great revelation since this not the assumed habitat of the hardtail 29er. It is like a trail dog that like to run all over the forest, jump over rocks and splash through the water. Ok, this is where the fun begins as this bike loves to play. ![]() We are not certain what the 142 mm rear axle contributes to an already stiff hardtail but this blend of G2 geometry, slack head angle and shortish stays blend together to create an agile and balanced bike. When it comes to handling and quickness the G2 geometry, lateral stiffness and 142 mm rear thru axle deliver a bike that likes to carve. Achieving the minimum air pressure on the rear tire is key for getting traction and minimizing getting bounced around on tech climbs. It is still a hardtail so rocky and climbs have to be tackled with finesse as there is no rear suspension conforming with the trail for traction. It achieves good traction with with the capable Bontrager 29-3 tires when running low pressure. ![]() This does not as it will scoot forward when you spin, mash or pounce on the pedals. While not leading edge short for a hardtail, this translates to an agile and responsive climber. The bike has a stiff bottom bracket area and the wheel is tucked underneath the rider with shortish stays of 17.5 inches. Price: Trek Stache 8 is $2420 and the Trek Stache 7 is $1760. ![]() All your really need is to do is add the dropper post of your choice and some sealant for a tubeless conversion and you are ready to get rad with this hardtail. CTD front fork, clutch type rear derailleur, tubeless ready, internal cable routing, ISCG chain guide mounts are just some of the features of the Stache 8. The reason is these bikes are dialed! They have the latest technology with components that work perfectly together. And although some folks might think the pricing of $1760 for the Stache 7 and $2420 for the Stache 8 is a lot of money, I will make the argument that these bikes offer a heck of a deal. It is agile, capable and it looks darn good too. It will climb, corner, drop and jump and do things beyond the traditional 29er hardtail comfort zone. This is the fun hardtail 29er and it is ready to rally. But fun and agility were never their #1 attributes as those were still the domain of 26ers on full suspension platforms.īut here comes the Trek Stache with its short stays, slack head angle, dropper post eagerness and it is wagging its tail and ready to play. 29ers now dominate the hardtail scene simply because they are more comfortable, are fast and can go long distances. But the real magic is this bike has a purpose which is to maximize your fun per dollar. It has the 29er wheel size and a bevy of at least twenty innovations of substance. They were decent bikes but really more of a mid-level bikes that did not have a strong sense of purpose.Įnter the Trek Stache, the rally hardtail. Just five years ago, the Trek 8000 and the Gary Fisher Ferrous were the highlights of the Trek hardtail line at the $2500 price point. Despite the conspiracy theories that bike manufacturers just try to pry your hard-earned dollars with useless gimmicks and new standards every year, progress is actually being made. ![]()
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