First Look: Trek Stache Carbon 29+ Hardtail
The original Stache won over riders around the world for its confidence-inspiring handling, capability, and sheer fun. And now, they have packed all the good parts of the previous platform into an expanded lineup with lightweight carbon options and key spec upgrades, setting a new benchmark in the trail hardtail category.
The newly expanded Stache lineup includes two OCLV Mountain Carbon models (Stache 9.8 and 9.6), along with two Alpha Platinum Aluminum models (Stache 7 and 5). Stache will also be available as a carbon frameset, boosting a massive tyre clearance for 29×3.0” tyres.
The new OCLV Mountain Carbon frame of Stache 9.8 and 9.6 weighs about 400 grams less than its alloy counterpart, and also benefits from a more aggressive geometry with a 15mm longer reach, giving the rider the ability to run a shorter stem for added control and a bottom bracket that is 5mm lower for increased stability through corners.
Stache 9.8 is equipped with the all-new Rock Shox 29+ Pike fork, Bontrager Line Pro 35mm cockpit, and Bontrager Drop Line dropper post. Bontrager’s Line Pro 40 OCLV Carbon wheels complete the lightweight carbon package. The capable Stache 9.8 tips the scales at 12.3 kg.
All carbon and alloy models feature additional travel, with an increase in suspension from 110mm to 120mm, with the Stache 5 and 7 sporting the new Manitou Magnum forks. Riders who like to run rigid forks could do so with the Aluminium models if they are aware of the resulting steep angles. Trek doesn’t recommend running a rigid fork in the Carbon Model.
Specification & Price of the Trek Stache Models:
Stache 9.8
Fork: RockShox PIKE RC
Wheels: Bontrager Line Pro 40, OCLV Carbon
Tyres: Bontrager Chupacabra 29 x 3,0″
Drivetrain: SRAM X1/X01 Carbon
Brakes: SRAM Guide RS
Seatpost: Bontrager Drop Line
Cockpit: Bontrager Line Pro
Price: € 4,499
Stache 9.6
Fork: RockShox Yari RL
Wheels: Bontrager/SUNringlé
Tyres: Bontrager Chupacabra 29 x 3,0″
Drivetrain: SRAM X1/GX
Brakes: SRAM Guide R
Seatpost: KS Ethirty INTEGRA
Cockpit: Bontrager Rythm Elite
Price: € 3,499
Stache 7
Fork: Manitou Magnum
Wheels: Bontrager/SUNringlé
Tyres: Bontrager Chupacabra 29 x 3,0″
Drivetrain: SRAM X1/X01 Carbon
Brakes: SRAM Guide R
Seatpost: Bontrager Alloy
Cockpit: Bontrager Rythm Elite
Price: € 2,499
Stache 5
Fork: Manitou Machete
Wheels: Bontrager/SUNringlé
Tyres: Bontrager Chupacabra 29 x 3,0″
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore
Brakes: Shimano M315
Seatpost: Bontrager Alloy
Cockpit: Bontrager Alloy
Price: € 1,799
Trek allows you to use the new SRAM Eagle, although you’re only able to mount a 32t Chainring.
All-new Stache models will be available at Trek retailers and on the Trek Website this September.
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Words: Photos: Trek
