An elevated drive side chainstay that allows for maximum frame stiffness and strength, while allowing just about the shortest rear end we’ve ever seen on a test bike, regardless of wheelsize, at 420mm. The Stache features Trek’s patented Mid-stay. Some, like the Santa Cruz Heckler, are still around today. Cast your mind back (if you remember such things) to the 1990s and the myriad of elevated-chainstay bikes available. One problem that Plus bikes, and mountain bikes in general, have struggled with is the question: “How do we keep the rear end super short, but still have room for tyre, frame and chain ring all in that compact little zone around the drive side bottom bracket?” The removal of allowances for front derailleurs on many bikes over the last couple of seasons has helped - but clearances always walk a fine line with Plus bikes. The 29x3.0” rubber is the first thing that will grab the attention of riders and passers-by alike, but there are some very interesting details in this thing that you may not have ever seen before in a bike. The Stache is an interesting looking beast. We got our hands on the mid-spec alloy Stache 7 and got busy finding out how they went. With their Stache models, Trek aim to redefine the 29+ genre with a range of bikes that are super comfortable and roll extremely well - but handle like a trail bike should and don’t weigh a tonne. The options have remained slim since then however, mostly due to the lack of suspension fork options, and 29+ has been the domain of the bikepacker who had very little need for a light, nimble bike as long as it could roll through hell and back. In truth the 29+ category predates the rise of other Plus bikes by some years, first being brought to life by Surly in 2012 with their Krampus. This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).Words: Adam Macbeth Photos: Tim Bardsley-Smith Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cogīontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138mm widthīontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm lengthīontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 38cm widthīontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 40cm widthīontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 42cm widthīontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 44cm widthīontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm lengthīontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm lengthīontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm lengthīontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm lengthįSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom 300 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, 3S chain keeper, rack and fender mounts, flat mount disc, horizontal sliding dropouts, 142x12mm thru axleĬheckpoint carbon, tapered alloy steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axleīontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axleīontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axleīontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17mm width, Presta valveīontrager GR1 Comp, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x40cĤ5mm (49 & 52cm: 40mm due to toe overlap)
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