I hope Trek and other manufactures can make the Plus size tires more affordable for new riders. I think this is a huge plus for noobs/less experienced because you're less likely to have a bad experience early on and more likely to have fun! Sure, the skills still need to be developed, but I feel the early fun factor gets you going back for more. The 29+ tires reduced the number of variables to consider as a new rider. I was able to focus on handling and having fun. I have zero skills and was not fazed by all the roots and rocks we have on trails in Dallas. It was just add sealant and BAM! Tubeless baby! I wish I could lose 1lb so easily.įirst ride at noon today. Thank the Trek product managers for the tubless ready tires and wheelset w/stems on the Stache. Noobies should consider a Plus tire bike so they stick with riding. TLDR - Bought 2017 Stache 5 1st ride was awesome! Big tires made ride fun. Please point me in the right direction if this has been addressed elsewhere. I saw in a youtube review that the Stache had a geometry update in 2018, but I can't substantiate this claim. Anyhow, if there's something I'm missing between the 20 models that would be worth the $250, let me know. That's a $440 jump in price from 2015 to 2019 and all I'm materially seeing change is a dropper post in 2018, and now new tires in 2019. At least with the 2019 there's a change to a new tire and some of the cockpit. The thing is that there's both a 20 in my size at $450 and $440 off respectively, That's $1,099 for the 2017 model and $1,349 for the 2018 model. Basically the same $$$ as the 2018 Roscoe 5 at my bike shop, handles better, and is lighter. The 2017 Stache 5 bike is 3+lbs lighter than a Roscoe 6, so I'm going with a Stache 5. I really enjoyed how the Stache handled, maybe it was in my head, or the shorter chainstays. I thought the 29+ tires would make it feel sluggish, but that wasn't the case. The Stache handled really well vs the Roscoe. Later that evening while searching my local shop's website, I ran across a 2017 Trek Stache 5 on clearance. I test rode a Trek Roscoe 7 and felt it was a solid bike, but I wasn't inspired. " Every cyclist has something to teach and something to learn."Īfter asking about suspension forks and derailleurs, I acted on the advice to just go to my local shop and ride some bikes. 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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