TREK STACHE FRAME PLUS
TREK STACHE FRAME SERIES

The geometry strikes a balance that is especially noticeable when climbing the steepest trails, as the front end is easy to keep tracking on the trail rather than wandering around like on some more aggressive trailbikes.ĭescending: The Stache is one confident hardtail when it comes to descending. The geometry is stable at speed, and the frame’s burly construction had us pushing the Stache hard without feeling like it was close to its limit. While the frame is stiff, the large, 2.3-inch Bontrager tires absorb trail chatter and small rocks, making seated climbing surprisingly comfortable. You get out what you put in on the climbs, and out-of-the-saddle efforts are rewarded with quick acceleration. The G2 geometry seems to position the rider’s weight perfectly for keeping the front end feeling light and lively while still offering plenty of bite.Ĭlimbing: The Stache has trailbike chops but still benefits from its hardtail chassis when it comes to climbing. The wide Bontrager handlebar and short stem combo is perfectly spec’d for control with the big wheels and trail geometry.Ĭornering: Big wheels usually offer solid traction through sweeping turns but can falter in hairpin switchbacks. Its short chainstays put your weight over the rear wheel, though the position is far from a stretched-out, cross-country style. Set the saddle position, sag and rebound on the fork and you’re basically ready to hit the trail. Moving out: The Stache’s simplicity shines during setup.

TREK STACHE FRAME PLUS

It is mostly outfitted with Shimano’s new SLX components, except for the rear derailleur, which is a higher-quality XT with Shimano’s Shadow Plus technology.

TREK STACHE FRAME SERIES

Up front, the Stache employs a 4.7-inch Fox Evolution Series Float fork with a CTD damper. The Race Face Turbine cranks grabbed our attention with their green anodizing and beautiful machine work. The Stache features Trek’s G2 geometry, as well as some trail-ready numbers, including a 68.6-degree head angle and chainstays toward the short end of the spectrum for a 29er. It also features routing options for the RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post through the seat tube and a routing option for other posts along the underside of the top tube. On the surface, the Stache embodies a straightforward approach to trail riding, with a stout, aluminum hardtail frame, but upon further inspection, you’ll find that it’s packed with all of the modern features you would expect from today’s technical trailbikes, including a tapered head tube, Press-Fit bottom bracket, ISCG tabs, 142×12-millimeter rear thru-axle and internal cable routing.

Trek stache frame