tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post787882184557641758..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: News Season: Trek's Plus Bike- The StacheGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-21898894502658584932016-10-11T20:46:56.342-05:002016-10-11T20:46:56.342-05:00Thanks for the reply. That definitely seems to be...Thanks for the reply. That definitely seems to be the consensus in the bike community and the last thing I want to do is regret my purchase. Tough to know when to cut it off though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041082857135721915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-78437905777934555272016-10-10T23:06:57.501-05:002016-10-10T23:06:57.501-05:00@Ruit Bier: Always spend the most money that you c...@Ruit Bier: Always spend the most money that you can on a bike purchase. You'll never regret it. Based upon my experiences, that's always been the case. I can point to several times where I wished I had spent more and gotten what I really wanted. You are worth it. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-79497602903128647712016-10-10T21:38:45.742-05:002016-10-10T21:38:45.742-05:00So, in your opinion, as a first 'real' MTB...So, in your opinion, as a first 'real' MTB, is the $500 extra between the Stache 5 and 7 worth it? 1x11 and a beefier fork? I'm going from an old Trek 820.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041082857135721915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-8985908686058695442016-08-09T11:33:55.157-05:002016-08-09T11:33:55.157-05:00@Unknown: Technically, you "might" be ab...@Unknown: Technically, you "might" be able to do that, but these rims are wide- Probably 40-50mm wide. They also are going to be pretty heavy for XC racing. Well......if you are seriously XC racing, that is. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-87522500590833595282016-08-09T11:12:06.551-05:002016-08-09T11:12:06.551-05:00Would you need new wheels though? Can't you ju...Would you need new wheels though? Can't you just run a 29" 2.1 on these 29+ original rims?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09143546650038715404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-39653826083982862522016-08-08T15:35:23.823-05:002016-08-08T15:35:23.823-05:00For what it's worth, I just picked up a used 2...For what it's worth, I just picked up a used 2016 Stache 5 with the factory rigid fork, converted to singlespeed, and it's the most fun I've had on a bike since the first-gen Raleigh XXIX. In my world, that's high praise. Sad to see the rigid fork dropped from the 2017 Stache lineup, since the bike seems plenty capable without front suspension.Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00133846352577695730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-2686541673939455122016-08-08T14:22:18.924-05:002016-08-08T14:22:18.924-05:00It's good to see 29+ gaining more momentum, bo...It's good to see 29+ gaining more momentum, both in terms of manufacturers and models available, and also in terms of tire options. <br /><br />Whether we're talking 27.5+ or 29+, I think that the whole "you can also run regular 29" wheels" is a seductive, but largely theoretical, selling point for the sales floor and little more. The reality is, I know very few people who, after running plus on their MTB, opt to plunk down a chunk of change for an extra set of skinny wheels. Of course it's always great to have options, but the number of people exercising that option is very minimal, from what I've seen. Smithhammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771440476655478031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-48523242418999796662016-08-08T12:23:20.164-05:002016-08-08T12:23:20.164-05:00@Scott: I think Trek did a decent job getting a su...@Scott: I think Trek did a decent job getting a suspension fork AND a decent spec on the Stache 5, but if a rigid fork worked for the masses, then yes- I would expect better parts and a more mtb-like performance. The thing is, can you have a "real mtb" these days and NOT have a sus fork? That's a debate for another time.......Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-4777865870860404342016-08-08T12:06:50.663-05:002016-08-08T12:06:50.663-05:00Interesting discussion of a "real" mount...Interesting discussion of a "real" mountain bike. My first MTB was a new 1995 GT Tequesta (rigid cro-mo) with Shimano STX components. What you said above really rings true. I can remember the LBS guys telling me I would need to spend $500 to get a "real" MTB (the Tequesta was $500ish).<br /><br />I am curious. Regarding the lower end Stache 5. Would you rather see it with a suspension or rigid (perhaps carbon) fork at that price point?Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758145503638487390noreply@blogger.com