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Full Stache Frameset
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$2,199| Weight | 7.8 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130mm rear |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ |
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.
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
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
The Full Stache 8 takes a trail-oriented 130-millimeter chassis and slides the humongous hoops underneath it.
BIKE MagazineIt’s fun to tackle lines we typically avoided.
Flow Mountain BikeThe Trek Full Stache 8 screams for adventure.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe rugged Trek Full Stache 8 can pretty much go anywhere and roll over anything, making it the human-powered equivalent of a Land Rover.
MBRIt’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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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.
Technical climbing
Endless grip
Balanced handling
Rear tire clearance
Brakes not up to par
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
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
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.
| 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 |
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| Shock | Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm Travel: 130mm |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length |
First added September 16
Last updated September 16
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