Compare: 2020 Trek Stache 7 vs Stache 9.7

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Stache 72020 Trek	Stache 9.72020 Trek

MSRP	$2,499	$3,799
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Trail	Trail
Weight	31.4 lbs	28.3 lbs
	5.2	6.9
Frame	Aluminum	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Yari RC	RockShox Pike Select+
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	NX Eagle, SX Eagle	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	120mm	120mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Trek Stache 7 and Trek Stache 9.7 are both 29″ hardtail trail bikes. The Stache 7 has an aluminum frame, while the Stache 9.7 has a carbon frame, better components, and a better fork.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Stache 7

Stache 9.7

Other Trail bikes

Gear Range

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)

24 mph

Stache 7

26 mph

Stache 9.7

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Stache 72020 Trek	Stache 9.72020 Trek

Frame	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, elevated midstay, horizontal sliding dropouts, Boost148 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 3"	OCLV Mountain Carbon, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, 148x12mm horizontal sliding adjustable thru axle dropouts BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 3"
Fork	RockShox Yari RL, Solo Air spring, Charger damper, tapered steerer, 51mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Pike Select+, Solo Air spring, Charger damper, tapered steerer, 51mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit	SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
Headset	FSA IS-2, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom	FSA IS-2, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Stem	Size: S, M, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length; Size: M/L, L, XL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 60mm length	Size: S, L, Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, XL, Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 60mm length
Handlebar	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width	Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138mm width
Seatpost	Size: S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length	Size: S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 345mm length; Size: M, L, XL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 125mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 395mm length
Pedals	VP-536 nylon platform
Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on	ESI Chunky

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle
Crank	Size: S, SRAM SX Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost, 170mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, SRAM SX Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175mm length	Size: S, Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 170mm length; Size: M, L, XL, Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 175mm length
Shifters	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed
Chain	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Brakes	Shimano hydraulic disc, MT501 lever, MT500 caliper	SRAM Guide R 4-piston hydraulic disc, 200mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor

Wheels

Rims	SUNringle Duroc 50 SL, tubeless tape included, 28-hole, 50mm width, presta valve	SUNringle Duroc 50 SL, tubeless tape included, 28-hole, 50mm width, presta valve
Front Hub	Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 54T Rapid Drive, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Tires	Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x3.00''	Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29x3.00˝
Disc Rotors	Shimano RT56, 180mm, 6-bolt	SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180mm

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