![]() It’s for riders who want the traction, stability, and flotation of a fat bike with the speed and momentum of a fast-rolling 29er. “It’s for riders who want trail bike performance from a backcountry-capable rig that lives for exploring primitive trails. The most obvious question raised by the introduction of the Full Stache is what benefits does this platform bring to the trail? Here’s Trek’s explanation for bringing this beast to market. Trek's product developer and former pro racer Travis Brown was instrumental in developing the Full Stache - Dan Milner / Trek Bicycle Co Despite the different look, the Full Stache uses Trek's tried and true ABP rear suspension system - Dan Milner / Trek Bicycle Co Full Stache Q&A ![]() The 130mm of rear travel is supplied by Trek’s ABP suspension system with a Re:Aktiv-tuned Fox Float rear shock. It uses Trek’s Knock Block headset system to keep protect the frame from handlebar and fork crown impacts. While it’s a unique machine, the Full Stache shares many features with the rest of Trek’s full suspension models. The head tube angle is adjustable between 67.5 and 67-degrees with the stock 130mm fork. The elevated drive-side chainstay minimizes clearance issues - Dan Milner / Trek Bicycle Co Trek managed to keep the rear end tucked by moving the main pivot forward of the seat tube and using an elevated drive-side chainstay - also found on the Stache hardtail - to improve chain and chainring clearance while maintaining space for the massive tire. The main pivot was moved forward of the seat tube in order to gain clearance for the massive 29x3in rear tire - Dan Milner / Trek Bicycle Co The Full Stache stands apart by its short chainstays, measuring in at 427mm in the high geometry position and 430mm in the lower, slacker of the Mino Link’s two positions. Lenz Sport’s Behemoth and Salsa’s Deadwood SUS and the other two members of this small club of full suspension bikes capable of running 29x3in tires. The Full Stache is one of only three production full suspension 29 mountain bikes. The Trek Full Stache combines 130mm of suspension, trail bike geometry and 29x3in tires - Dan Milner / Trek Bicycle Co 130mm of front and rear suspension travel. ![]() The next progression in Trek’s 29 stable is the Full Stache, a 29 full suspension trail bike with 130mm of matched suspension travel intended to take riders onto rough, backcountry trails. Trek has released details of a new addition to the Stache family of 29 mountain bikes that has caught us by surprise. The Full Stache is designed for big rides in the backcountry - Dan Milner / Trek Bicycle Co
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