![]() I found this to be advantageous to typical police cyclist riding environments as well. The Trek Stache 7 is equipped with a healthy and robust mix of components. It sports a 120mm Rockshox Recon Silver air-sprung fork with 32mm stanchions. The bike utilizes a 15mm thru-axle in front and a 142-12mm axle in the rear. These axles are beefier than the standard 9mm quick-release axles found on a vast majority of police bikes, allowing for more durability and stiffness. The bike features Trek’s “e2” tapered headset, which also adds a bit of durability and stiffness to the front end. ![]() The drive train is a mixture of mid-level SRAM and Race Face components, utilizing a 2X10 drive train equipped with a SRAM X9 type-2 rear derailleur. Trek has utilized internal cable routing for the drive train. The brakes are Shimano’s entry-level hydraulic M445 brakes with a 160mm rear disc and 180mm front disc. Even though they are considered entry-level brakes, they provide adequate and consistent stopping power. Trek puts the rubber to the road with their house-brand Bontrager Duster 29 wheels and Bontrager 29er XR3 Expert tires. The tires are knobby and trail-oriented, so we had these swapped out for a set of Maxxis Hookworm 29X2.5 tires. If you are thinking about adding a dropper seat-post, Trek has integrated internal routing for a stealth post as well. We also equipped our bikes with a Topeak MTX trunk and seat-post mounted rack. In my opinion, this is one of the best all-around bikes I have ever ridden. I currently enjoy trail riding on a regular basis, and actually purchased a 2013 Trek Stache 7 last year. It didn’t take much convincing of my chain of command to purchase two 2014 Trek Stache 7 models in “Trans Blue.” I was so impressed with the bike’s handling and durability that I thought it would be a perfect match for public safety cycling. I was lucky enough to have one of our purchases assigned to me. I just don't want to tear into my beautiful Stache 7 (The Green Goblin) only to find out the systems just don't work good together and have weaknesses that could leave me broken down in the woods.As I mentioned earlier, we changed out the stock knobby tires with a set of Maxxis Hookworm 29 X 2.5” tires. I am very good at bike mechanics and have plenty of tools and power equipment, so the technical side doesn't scare me. ![]() What chainring size would be best for a BBSHD? Is the Trek unique raised chainstay an issue, or is it a benefit? Specifically, is the 11-speed chain too weak and narrow to handle the BBSHD power? It seems the narrow 11/12 speed chains are often mentioned as not as strong as 10sp or 9sp chains. Looking at the specs and pic attached, is there anything you see that would make this bike NOT a good candidate for a Bafang BBSHD kit, like the kit Luna sells? So I have some questions I am hoping I could have answered or given advice on. ![]() I really like the upgrades I have done on this bike, but I am also smitten with eBike technology and capability, especially in my very hilly and mountainous Virginia location. Also dual-piston Shimano XT brakes and other mods. BOOST 36H hubs, Sapim spokes, and Easton rims. I have a 2017 Trek Stache 7 29+ (3" tires) that have a custom wheelset of White Bros.
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