![]() ![]() At times the tire would be bouncing back while fork was still going through travel, so all of a sudden the forks damper unit changes from reacting to the initial hit to reacting to the tire which did not help keep anything planted and stable…. Every time you hit a good size bump the tires would absorb and bounce back at a different rate than the Manitou Magnum fork. Little did I know, the Stache had some other plans in mind. Having this confidence on a 29er had me feeling really good about taking this 4,000 dollar marshmallow tire wielding bike straight to its limit on the Down trails. I ride my Honzo way harder and way faster then what most assume is acceptable for a 29er. The only time I ever got annoyed with climbing on this bike was when I would be in the easiest climb ring and because your legs are just spinning the bike would begin to get this bounce to it, which gets really old really fast. Overall I wasn’t surprised by its climbing capabilities but was very pleased with how much less work I had to do through tech sections. The speed at which you climb tech bits on this bike is slower than your standard 29er, not because is its less efficient but more so because its just so good at it, you don’t have to murder your legs to keep in a forward motion. Due to the low Psi you can run these tires at, slipping and sliding isn’t something you think about while climbing up technical sections. The Chupacabra tires do not add a huge amount of weight to the rotational mass and with the low profile tread you don’t really feel much drag. But first let me do the review part before I summarize my thoughts on the bike. Even after riding the bike I was a little confused on how I truly felt but since I was asked to hold off on writing my review for a little bit I have had plenty of time to think about it. So why did Trek feel it needed to already change what had just finally been accepted by the closed minded bike community? In short, I haven’t a clue. I have a 29er, it’s a custom 2015 Kona Honzo that has completely changed my view on 29ers and their capabilities, at times I don’t even miss having a rear shock because of just how capable these aggressive 29ers actually are. We were shown BOOST 148, Boost 110, new fork standards, wide ass rims and balloon tires that looked like something the Stay Puft Marshmallow man would have had on his bicycle if he had wanted to get through New York quicker… The hatred that filled my heart when I first saw this bike was caused by the amount of new product being stuffed down my throat all at once all on one bike. I apologize haha I'm not an english major so if you have to have a little cry over my writing skills I understand.Ī while back I was given the opportunity to hop on the unreleased Trek Stache 29+ and I’ll be honest I wanted this bike to be the worst thing to happen to mountain biking since the creation of suspension stems. I was told I had to hold off on my review for a while to allow the magazines and such to do their reviews since they had requested to test the bike. " Every cyclist has something to teach and something to learn."įor those who were waiting to read this I apologize. 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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