![]() There have only ever been one other 29+ bike make its way to the masses, we reviewed the Surly Krampus a few years ago, while we loved its endless traction it was hard work to manoeuvre through any form of a tight corner and was a boat to try and rip through singletrack.Īn increased contact patch is beneficial in two main ways. 29+ wheels are huge, too big to fit into a normal shaped frame, hence the wildly asymmetrical rear end of the bike and its elevated chainstay arrangement. Not sure what we are talking about? Here, have a read of this if you’d like to know what a plus-size bike is all about.Įssentially, Trek developed the Stache around 29+ wheels due to the increased contact patch of the tyre when compared to 27.5+, but it wasn’t going to be so simple. When Trek decided to create a bike in the ‘plus hardtail’ category, they developed the Stache from the ground up using 29″ diameter wheels, instead of jumping on the existing 27.5+ wheel (27.5″ diameter with 2.8-3″ tyres) size bandwagon. The Trek Stache, with its big, balloon-like wheels. TL DR Owners of 27.Expensive for a hardtail with mid-range spec. Given that I don't get to ride mountain bikes as often as I'd like, one of the main reasons I'm looking to switch over to the Stache is because it is a bit more forgiving since I'm not the most technical rider. Since having kids (read: the last 10 years), I've switched from riding primarily mountain bikes to riding primarily road bikes due to time constraints (I don't live really close to trails, and if I want to ride, it's quicker to get out on the road bikes). I currently ride a Trek ProCaliber 7 and it works fine, but I recently rode my friend's Orbea Loki, which is a 27.5+, and I really liked how it handled. I'm looking at getting a Trek Stache 7 to hit up the trails in southern Wisconsin (and will likely use it for the Wausau24 this year as well), and I wanted to reach out to the community and see if anyone here has one, and what their opinions might be on it. " Every cyclist has something to teach and something to learn." Randonneuring (very long-distance cycling)Įmbs's (Fairly) Definitive Guide to Cold Weather Clothingĭoc: Mountain Bike Wide Range Cassette Spreadsheet ![]() If you need help choosing a bike, check out u/Bmied31's absolutely amazing Mountain Bike Buying Guide, as well as his equally amazing FAQ. No fundraising, karma-baiting or cryptic post titles. ![]() If you want to submit a trail or bike photo instead – your new bike leaning against a tree, or the view from top of the trail, for example – add it to the Weekly Gear Gallery Thread. The general rule is photo and video submissions to /r/mtb should be of people riding mountain bikes. Photos should be of people riding mountain bikes. If you need help choosing a bike, please be sure to tag your post with the WhichBike flair, and include some basic information, like your price range and the type of riding you'll be doing. If you think your post was removed by mistake, use the message the moderators link in the sidebar and include a link to your post. On the other hand, be generous with upvotes. Do not downvote opinions just because you disagree with them. Remember to vote based on quality, not opinion, and keep your submission titles factual and opinion-free. Please follow proper reddiquette, and if you haven't already, take a moment to read our wiki page and learn a bit about the site's history. We are a cycling community enthusiastic about mountain biking and all things related. ![]()
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