
Other component choices include the Selle SMP 209 saddle and Chris King NoThreadset headset.

Many ways to dial and adjust these brakes on the fly Reed
#TREK STACHE 5 BOTTOM BRACKET PLUS#
Apparently, this is something you have to get used to with a plus bike in order to get the most out of it. It should be noted that I bottommed the rear tire on the rim on pretty much every ride - often making a loud ping! noise - but never flatted or compromised the rim in any way. Altogether, the set weighs about 1,700 grams, and each tire weighs about 900 grams.
#TREK STACHE 5 BOTTOM BRACKET SERIES#
The M6 series is designed for trail use, and with an internal width of 40mm, the 640s support tires ranging from 2.8 to 3.2 inches. I sent the XTR hubs to ENVE to be built with its M640 hoops. The wheel choice, then, was pretty clear. It’s a hardtail that you punish like a full-suspension bike for the pure fun of it (with the added benefit of efficient climbing out of the saddle). This isn’t an XC hardtail, nor is it a bike for Strava PRs. SUN Ringle Duroc 50 SL 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves includedīontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 29x3.00īontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm widthīontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.One of the themes of this Stache build is that everything needs to be burly. Manitou Machete 32 Comp, air spring, ABS damper, lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 120mm travelįSA IS-2, 1-1/8-inch top, 1.5-inch bottom It's built with solid components that will hold up for all the good times on the trail.ġ - Stache is super versatile and equally at home on multi-day bikepacking trips as it is on rough singletrackĢ - The super-short chainstays make it really easy to show off your wheelie skillsģ - This model gives you most of the performance of the higher-end models for way less moneyĤ - Traction satisfaction: the mid-fat tires immediately make you a more confident and capable riderĥ - We're not the only ones who love it: DirtRag says, " is the most fun bike I rode this year, and fun is where it's at."Īlpha Platinum Aluminum, Boost148, Midstay, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, Stranglehold dropouts, G2 Geometry The short chainstays deliver a lively ride and quick acceleration, while the mid-fat tires grip loose terrain relentlessly and steamroll over obstacles. Plus, it has a Shimano Deore 1x10 drivetrain with hydraulic disc brakes, a Manitou Machete 32 Comp fork with 120mm of travel, and a dropper post. The wide 3-inch tires mounted to 50mm SUNringle rims deliver unbelievable traction, but are still spry enough to pop off jumps and scramble up climbs. You prioritize solid, dependable parts over the latest high-priced gadget, and want a bike you can take anywhere, from gravel bikepacking adventures to marathon singletrack days to gnarly, rocky routes.Īn Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with innovative features like an elevated midstay, Stranglehold dropouts, and Boost hub spacing for tons of tire clearance. You ride because riding is fun, and you don't want to fuss with a full-suspension rig. This mountain bike is equipped with a burly suspension fork to keep you on your line when things get rowdy and a frame that delivers a lively and fun ride with its astonishingly short chainstays.

It's a trail hardtail that rolls on 3-inch mid-fat tires for monster-truck traction on rough and loose terrain. With Stache 5, you don't have to pay a big cover charge to get into the 29+ party.
