The list of development goals for the new Trek Full Stache adventure bike was long. Long tours with luggage should not be a problem, but above all the bike should be able to cope with any trail in the backcountry, be robust, low-maintenance but with a wide gear ratio that still offers enough gears even on steep sections. The requirements sound like the classic egg-laying wool-milk sow. A major challenge for the developers. In the end, they opted for a radical concept: 29-inch plus tyres for the best rolling characteristics and comfort, 130 millimetres of suspension travel at the front and rear, wide rims, a robust frame and add-on parts.
With a live weight of just under 15.4 kilograms ready to ride (manufacturer's specification), this puts a lot of pressure on the scales, but fully loaded bikes are never light anyway. With the appropriate luggage systems, bikepackers can transport half a household on the Full Stache. Only the adventure hardtail can manage even more in-house Trek 1120with corresponding compromises in terms of trail suitability. With the 30 t chainring on the Sram GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, even a loaded Full Stache should be able to tackle almost any mountain without getting off the bike.
Adventure bike with a penchant for downhill riding
However, the real highlight of the Full Stache is the geometry. 67 degree head angle, 75.5 degree seat angle, 480 millimetre reach for frame size L and a bottom bracket drop of 50 millimetres. Plus ingeniously short chainstays of 430 millimetres for a 29+. In the "Low" position of the Mino-Link adjustable geometry, the Trek has a strong downhill bias; in the "High" position, all angles become a good half a degree steeper, the reach increases to 484 millimetres and the chainstays shrink again to 427 millimetres. The Trek Full Stache is definitely not a bike made for forest roads.
Those who like to take a lot of luggage to the most remote trails will appreciate the qualities of the Full Stache. The tried and tested Rockshox Pike irons out the bumps at the front, while a Fox Float with the larger Evol cartridge keeps things quiet at the rear. From frame size L, there is also a Vario dropper post with 150 millimetres of travel, otherwise 125. The bike is only available in one equipment variant in sizes M to XL and as a frameset; frame size S will not be available due to the large wheels.
The new Trek Full Stache will be available from dealers immediately. Prices are € 1999 for the frameset and € 3499 for the complete bike. You can find more Information about the Full Stache on the Trek website.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
