Posted: 2/4/2017 10:15:09 AM EDT
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I'm buying my first mountain bike. There are a ton of trails in northwest Arkansas. We have a massive paved bike loop and all these trails connect off the loop. We had the IMBA World Summit here a couple months ago. We also have a place called the Railyard that's a big jump park.
I want the Trek Stache. It's a 29+ hardtail that seems like it's a good do it all bike. I'm debating between the Stache 5 and 7. Is the 7 worth the $500 premium? Or should I get the 5 and upgrade components along the way? I have no problem spending a lot more money on a bike but want to make sure it's something I'll keep doing before spending $4-5k. |
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I'm buying my first mountain bike. There are a ton of trails in northwest Arkansas. We have a massive paved bike loop and all these trails connect off the loop. We had the IMBA World Summit here a couple months ago. We also have a place called the Railyard that's a big jump park. I want the Trek Stache. It's a 29+ hardtail that seems like it's a good do it all bike. I'm debating between the Stache 5 and 7. Is the 7 worth the $500 premium? Or should I get the 5 and upgrade components along the way? I have no problem spending a lot more money on a bike but want to make sure it's something I'll keep doing before spending $4-5k. Buy a used Santa Cruz cross country with full suspension for around 1k. |
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I have to admit it. I clicked on this thread trying to remember who from Star Trek had a stache. This, I was thinking of the episode with the evil parallel Enterprise and crew, where Kirk was beamed up to the evil Enterprise. If I remember didn't they all have goatees? |
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I'm buying my first mountain bike. There are a ton of trails in northwest Arkansas. We have a massive paved bike loop and all these trails connect off the loop. We had the IMBA World Summit here a couple months ago. We also have a place called the Railyard that's a big jump park. I want the Trek Stache. It's a 29+ hardtail that seems like it's a good do it all bike. I'm debating between the Stache 5 and 7. Is the 7 worth the $500 premium? Or should I get the 5 and upgrade components along the way? I have no problem spending a lot more money on a bike but want to make sure it's something I'll keep doing before spending $4-5k. Op here is the info you seek, Pink bike fwiw I like the 27.5 |
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I'm buying my first mountain bike. There are a ton of trails in northwest Arkansas. We have a massive paved bike loop and all these trails connect off the loop. We had the IMBA World Summit here a couple months ago. We also have a place called the Railyard that's a big jump park. I want the Trek Stache. It's a 29+ hardtail that seems like it's a good do it all bike. I'm debating between the Stache 5 and 7. Is the 7 worth the $500 premium? Or should I get the 5 and upgrade components along the way? I have no problem spending a lot more money on a bike but want to make sure it's something I'll keep doing before spending $4-5k. What's your riding experience? The Stacey is a big burley bike that is also pretty slow compared to a more traditional hard tail. On a bike like that if you get it go tubeless as the tire size is wasted with tubes. |
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What's your riding experience? The Stacey is a big burley bike that is also pretty slow compared to a more traditional hard tail. On a bike like that if you get it go tubeless as the tire size is wasted with tubes. Quoted:
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I'm buying my first mountain bike. There are a ton of trails in northwest Arkansas. We have a massive paved bike loop and all these trails connect off the loop. We had the IMBA World Summit here a couple months ago. We also have a place called the Railyard that's a big jump park. I want the Trek Stache. It's a 29+ hardtail that seems like it's a good do it all bike. I'm debating between the Stache 5 and 7. Is the 7 worth the $500 premium? Or should I get the 5 and upgrade components along the way? I have no problem spending a lot more money on a bike but want to make sure it's something I'll keep doing before spending $4-5k. What's your riding experience? The Stacey is a big burley bike that is also pretty slow compared to a more traditional hard tail. On a bike like that if you get it go tubeless as the tire size is wasted with tubes. Mountain bikes none. Lots of dirt bike and motocross experience. |
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How about Riker? More of a beard but that should count. Plus he had that cool leg sweep over the chair move. Quoted:
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Worf, what do I win? How about Riker? More of a beard but that should count. Plus he had that cool leg sweep over the chair move. https://youtu.be/lVIGhYMwRgs  Riker sits down |
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OP, as an avid MTB'er I must agree with those who said to buy a used bike first. There was an article on Singletracks.com just the other day that showed Mountain Bikes depreciate about 45% in year one. You could get a killer deal on a great bike that is barely used (maybe even this years model). Do a little more digging around and see what you can find before pulling the trigger.
I also agree that unless you're gonna be riding smooth, buffed out trails, get a Full Suspension Trail bike. They barely weigh more than a hardtail and give you so much more control, power transfer and comfort especially when the going gets technical. I would get a trail bike over an xc bike for your area. I like 29ers myself, but not everybody does. Lots of good brands out there. Check out some of the offerings from Niner, Yeti, and Pivot besides the big makers. |
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No comment on whether the Stache is the right bike for you, there are too many good choices out there. Personally, if I was looking for one do-it-all MTB, I would likely buy a 27.5 full suspension XC bike. When you get bored with lapping your buddies on that bike, then look for a hardtail.
Now, as to the question you asked... Between the 5 and 7, I would lean towards the 7 for a few key differences, the biggest (for me) would be the move from Shimano Deore (not a fan) to the Sram group. |
| OP, I just picked up my first mountain bike about a month ago and love it. Check out the specialized rockhopper pro. With tubeless tires it was $1300 out the door. I am very happy with my hardtail and will consider adding a full suspension once I gain some proficiency. |
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Mountain bikes none. Lots of dirt bike and motocross experience. The 29+ tires have tons of traction and ride incredibly soft BUT they also roll incredibly slow because of their weight and rolling resistance. If you have any interest in riding with buddies or doing some faster trail riding at Slaughter Pen or Devil's Den you'll be happier with a one of the X-Caliber bikes and 29x2.2 or 2.3 tires. Either way go tubeless to get the true benefit of the tires. It'll be worth the upgrade. |
I had a 29" hardtail, it kicked ass. Specialized that I picked up real cheap($800 brand new because it was last years model in the middle of winter). Got stolen right out of my garage before I had even gotten in a half dozen rides 
29's kick ass. Thieves must fucking die. |
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This is great advice. You can pick up a used SC XC for cents on the dollar that has already gone though the depreciation cycle. The 27.5 is good advice too IMO. Good luck! |
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I believe he did that due to an injury that caused permanent damage earlier in his life. |
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Jonathan William Shatner Frakes? 
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The 29+ tires have tons of traction and ride incredibly soft BUT they also roll incredibly slow because of their weight and rolling resistance. If you have any interest in riding with buddies or doing some faster trail riding at Slaughter Pen or Devil's Den you'll be happier with a one of the X-Caliber bikes and 29x2.2 or 2.3 tires. Either way go tubeless to get the true benefit of the tires. It'll be worth the upgrade. They will roll quite well. In tests I've seen, the +tire bikes are all faster than the 2.3 versions in a roll test. But because of the weight, it's going to be ponderous in twisty singletrack. That doesn't sound like fun to me. I prefer my 26er the most on the twisty stuff, 2.35 tires. |
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I'm not terribly far away from you, and ride mostly XC. I have two old bikes, a Specialized hardtail for XC (light) and a Voodoo Zobop trail rig (a couple pounds more), both are icky 26ers. They serve me well, and have for years. I slowly upgraded both to XT groupsets, it was well worth it.
Resist all the Internet DH jockeys, you gotta go out west to do any of that, I took my trail rig to CA and did Big Bear and Mammoth, it was the most fun I've had on two wheels, and I'm also a road/cyclocross/Motocross/Harley guy. Focus on what you ride most, develop your skills, then sign up for a race and see what you got. I'll be participating in the MORCS series(local XC racing series) again this year, my first race in a long time was last year. Check out GMBN on YouTube, it's a great informative series put on by ex pros. |