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2019 Trek

Full Stache 8

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

Manufacturer Price

$3,849
Weight33.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Pike
ShockFox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesSRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Full Stache 8
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Full Stache 8

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

Summary

The Trek Full Stache is a trail bike designed for adventure, offering a unique blend of comfort, efficiency, and technical capability. Its 130-millimeter chassis and large 29-plus tires provide limitless traction and stability, making it exceptionally fun and confidence-inspiring on challenging terrain. While it excels in technical climbing and descending, some riders may find it slower and heavier compared to traditional mountain bikes.

Pros
  • Limitless traction and stability

  • Fun and confidence-inspiring on challenging terrain

  • Excellent technical climbing and descending capabilities

  • Comfortable and efficient for extended rides

  • Unique design enhances 29-plus tire performance

Cons
  • Feels slower and heavier than traditional mountain bikes

  • Rear end can feel vague in hard turns

  • Not as laterally stiff as regular 29ers

  • Extra weight affects acceleration and rapid direction changes

  • Terrain-specific performance may limit versatility

Key Quotes
The Full Stache 8 takes a trail-oriented 130-millimeter chassis and slides the humongous hoops underneath it.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
It’s fun to tackle lines we typically avoided.
Flow Mountain Bike logoFlow Mountain Bike
The Trek Full Stache 8 screams for adventure.
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine logoEnduro Mountainbike Magazine
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.
MBR logoMBR
It’s for riders who want the traction, stability, and flotation of a fat bike with the speed and momentum of a fast-rolling 29er.
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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Going exploring – The Trek Full Stache 8 in review

Jun 2019 · Felix Stix

The Trek Full Stache 8 screams for adventure. It wants you to go exploring, to discover new places and escape the mundane routines of life.

Highs
  • Technical climbing

  • Endless grip

  • Balanced handling

Lows
  • Rear tire clearance

  • Brakes not up to par

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MBR
Trek Full Stache 8 first ride - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Go-anywhere attitude with crazy levels of security and traction

Lows
  • Feels slower and heavier at times compared to ‘normal’ mountain bikes

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Review - Trek Full Stache 8

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

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BIKE Magazine
Bike Test: Trek’s Full Stache 8 Shreds into Uncharted Territory

Apr 2018

Trek has been a believer in 29 Plus since they began development on the Stache hardtail. We assumed a full suspension would follow, but that would take

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MTBR
Trek Full Stache first look

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

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Flow Mountain Bike
Trek Full Stache 8 Tested - 29er Plus Bike Madness!

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.

Highs
  • Limitless traction.

  • Easy to ride on hard trails.

  • Bloody good fun.

Lows
  • Big wheel woes.

  • Very terrain specific.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, G2 Geometry, 130mm travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Pike RL, Solo Air, Charger damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 130mm travel

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

PF92

Headset

Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

Stem

Bontrager Line, 35mm clamp, 0 degree, 60mm length

Handlebar

Bontrager Line, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

Saddle

Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails

Seatpost

Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm, 17.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not included

Grips

Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch

Crank

Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, 30T

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle

Brakes

SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc

TypeSRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

SUNringlé Duroc 40 SL 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves included

Front Hub

Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110

Rear Hub

Bontrager sealed bearing, Boost148

Tires

Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x3.00˝

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