![]() I suppose an ankle pad would be an option for a long-term fix. I spaced out the bottom bracket and pedal a bit, which helped, but it didn’t fully solve the problem. View Count: 921 Watch Count: 1 The time has come to sell my 2016 Stache 7. ![]() This is because it’s right at the level of my back foot in descending position. The only challenge for me, personally, is that I tended to ding my right ankle on the raised chainstay when giving it too much English or getting bounced around on rocky sections. Plus, it doesn’t fit into any of today’s bike category boxes it’s a one-of-a-kind design and riding experience. ![]() It’s reminiscent of those early ‘90s front-suspension hardtails - like my trusty Yeti ARC with a RockShox Mag 21 - but the exaggerated tires and modern technology make it feel right at home on today’s black-diamond flow trails. It’s fun because it harks back to why we started riding in the first place.namely, for fun. The Stache 5 retails for 2399, and features the same frame, wheels and tyres as the 7. There’s no question: the Trek Stache is a blast to ride. When all was assembled, it tipped the scale at 26.5 pounds, which is right in line with a high-end trail bike. Other component choices include the Selle SMP 209 saddle and Chris King NoThreadset headset. Many ways to dial and adjust these brakes on the fly Reed Manitou Mattoc (Magnum) Comp 29+ fork, Chupacabra tires and SRAM Level. Manitou Mattoc Pro 29+ fork, Maxxis Minion DHF 3c 29x3' front tire, Magura MT Trail brakes and eThirteen TRS+ dropper post. The Trek Stache 7 as I've been loving it. Apparently, this is something you have to get used to with a plus bike in order to get the most out of it. Then Manitou shipped up their top end Mattoc Pro 29+ fork and everything changed. It should be noted that I bottommed the rear tire on the rim on pretty much every ride - often making a loud ping! noise - but never flatted or compromised the rim in any way. Altogether, the set weighs about 1,700 grams, and each tire weighs about 900 grams. The M6 series is designed for trail use, and with an internal width of 40mm, the 640s support tires ranging from 2.8 to 3.2 inches. I sent the XTR hubs to ENVE to be built with its M640 hoops. ![]() The wheel choice, then, was pretty clear. It’s a hardtail that you punish like a full-suspension bike for the pure fun of it (with the added benefit of efficient climbing out of the saddle). This isn’t an XC hardtail, nor is it a bike for Strava PRs. One of the themes of this Stache build is that everything needs to be burly. ![]()
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