2020 stache 77/31/2023 ![]() ![]() This cheap Recon has steel – rather than alloy – stanchions, though, so they’re not light and the rebound adjuster is a little plastic flag up inside the fork rather than a proper dial. 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. The metallic finish still got lots of love from onlookers though. ![]() The translucent paint is very thin in some areas, such as inside the dropouts and rear brake mount and more obviously on the front mech mount. Unlike many 29ers, it even comes in an extra small size with a 15.5in (39.4cm) seat tube and 76cm standover. Tapered chainstays are mid-sized rather than massive but a 142x12mm rear axle gives maximum stiffness and security and the brakes sit on easily adjustable post rather than IS brake mounts too. The press-fit bottom bracket also has ISCG mounts ready for a chain device upgrade but the clutch rear mech and big rubber chainstay protector keep the drivetrain pretty quiet anyway. The asymmetrically flared and offset, concave backed seat tube for wheel and direct-mount front mech clearance is a masterpiece of hydroforming.Ī shaped outlet port for the Stealth seatpost hose and external guides offset the fact that the water bottle bosses stop you sliding the seatpost down a decent distance. ![]() The signature tapered E2 head tube and steeply sloped top tube give good crotch clearance despite the big wheels. Trek stache 7: Steve Behr/Future Publishingįrame & equipment: Good value kit but heavy steel-legged fork The front comes up surprisingly easily for manualling over or off stuff too, encouraging much more dynamic riding than most big-wheelers and leaving a big grin on our faces after every ride. While it can feel nervous and fluttery at first, the long wheelbase means it’s still an impressively stable bike once you learn to trust it, and the low bottom bracket means you can really rip it through corners with wheels scrabbling as you search for the exit point. The overall result is that you’ll still be surprised what the Stache can batter through (and at what speed) compared to a smaller-wheeled suspension bike. The G2 geometry also gives a distinctively light feel to the steering, so you have little trouble turning the big front wheel in sharply, even with a 90mm stem. ![]() The rear wheel screens out more chatter compared to some smaller-wheeled bikes, too, although you definitely get more of a wallop off bigger stuff than with some. The fat carcass 29er tyres also roll over rough stuff really well for serious speed sustain once you’ve got them going. While it’s not light, the Recon fork is smooth enough and the extra 20mm of travel over most 29er hardtails makes a big difference in control and confidence on big drops, rocks and logs. It puts a lot of torque and traction down on climbs and marshy ground, too, clearing with ease several test moorland sections that have stumped us for a while. Tyres: Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 29x3.There’s more than enough stiffness through the frame to recruit every sinew from shoulders to soles of the feet to getting the wheels moving, and it responds significantly quicker if you go full gas. The bike is in like new conditions, with only minor cosmetic scratches on the tip of the. Rear Hub: Bontrager sealed bearing, Boost148 Up for sale is a like new 2019 Trek Stache 7 that I bought this past from a local Trek store. Handle Bar: Bontrager Line, 35 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm widthįront Hub: Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110 View attachment 1966717 View attachment 1966718 And then there's the all important trail maintenance bit. Seatpost: Dropper post, 31.6 mm, internal routing Enough chatter, I'll look around for some pictures of my 2 current rides, 2020 Trek Full Stache 8 and a 2020 Stache 7, both have been upgraded a bit since these pictures were taken, wheels just don't last forever unfortunately. Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails Rear derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, Type 3 Roller Bearing ClutchĬrank: Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle Dub, 30T Direct MountĬassette: Sram XG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed Size: M/L (18.5 inches, for rider 5'5" to 5'10" or 165cm to 179cm inseam: 30.3" to 33.1")įrame: Alpha Platinum aluminum, midstay design, internal cable routingįork: 120mm travel, RockShox Yari RL, DebonAir, Motion Control damper, Boost110, 51mm offset Level 1 service voucher from Trek will be given with this purchase for free if you are located in Vancouver, BC area. Original owner and only ridden in local trails nearby, always stored inside, the bike MSRP is $3,000 plus tax. The bike is in like new conditions, with only minor cosmetic scratches on the tip of the crank arm. Up for sale is a like new 2019 Trek Stache 7 that I bought this past from a local Trek store. ![]()
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