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Stache 9.6
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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$2,999| Weight | 28.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1, GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'0" – 5'6"
5'6" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Trek Stache is a trail hardtail known for its playful agility and incredible traction from 29+ tires, making it fun and confidence-inspiring on technical terrain. It features versatile geometry with adjustable chainstays and a stiff frame for efficient power delivery. However, it may struggle in muddy conditions and requires careful tire pressure management to avoid punctures and squirming.
Playful agility and fun handling
Incredible traction from 29+ tires
Versatile geometry with adjustable chainstays
Stiff frame for efficient power delivery
Surprisingly nimble despite large wheels
Tires prone to punctures and damage in rocky terrain
Performance suffers in muddy conditions
Higher rolling resistance compared to standard 29ers
No dropper post on some builds
Expensive for a hardtail
the Stache has an appetite for mischief like no hardtail I’ve ever ridden
BIKE MagazineYou’ll only miss not having any suspension when you start hitting bigger blocks and drops and the tyres start bottoming out and bouncing
BikeRadarThe Stache’s strengths include insane levels of traction and a geometry aimed at being able to throw those big hoops around at will.
Flow Mountain BikeIt’s no buzz kill, though, and the safety net of the Velcro-like traction means you can chuck the Stache around the trail with reckless abandon, and this makes it seriously good fun to ride.
MBRThe heart of the fastest descending hardtail I've ridden is Trek's 29+ chassis.
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Dec 2018 · Mick Kirkman
The rugged Trek Full Stache 8 can pretty much go anywhere and roll over anything, making it the human-powered equivalent of a Land Rover.
Go-anywhere attitude with crazy levels of security and traction
Feels slower and heavier at times compared to ‘normal’ mountain bikes
Jul 2018 · McCoy
Plus-sized bikes have rapidly grown in popularity; however, the focus has mostly been on 27.5-inch wheel sizes—that is, until now. Trek recently
Apr 2018 · Michael Better
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Apr 2018 · Francis Cebedo
Trek has unveiled a new trail bike with 130mm of front and rear travel and other unique design elements that take the capability of 29-plus tires to the next level. - Mtbr.com
Apr 2018
Crikey, what on earth is this!? The words; 'full suspension', '29er' and 'plus tyres' just should never combine in one sentence, there's not enough space! Well, Trek has clearly ignored what you shouldn't do and have produced a bike that would seem impossible.
Limitless traction.
Easy to ride on hard trails.
Bloody good fun.
Big wheel woes.
Very terrain specific.
Aug 2017 · Barney Marsh
Trek has committed hard to the 29+ wheelsize with the Stache 9.8 - a carbon fibre trail hardtail built around 29x3.0in tyres and a 120mm travel fork
Aug 2017
A few changes have altered Andrew's impression of the task so dramatically that a new review was in order...
Jul 2017 · Cass Gilbert
We take a look at Zach Shriver's Trek Stache bikepacking rig, and hear about exactly what he carried on the Colorado Trail.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, Boost148, Midstay, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, Stranglehold dropouts, G2 Geometry BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | PF92 |
| Headset | Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | KS eThirty Integra, remote lever, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset, internal routing Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, Roller Bearing Clutch |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1 1200, 30T Direct Mount X-Sync |
| Shifters | SRAM GX, 11 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150, 10-42, 11 speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | SUNringlé Duroc 50 SL 28-hole (tubeless strips and valves included) |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110 |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager sealed bearing, Boost148 |
| Tires | Bontrager Chupacabra, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x3.00" |
First added April 12
Last updated July 21
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