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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: West Kentucky
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Bikes: TREK Stache 5, 2013 Cannonade Carbon 1, DaVinci In2Ition tandem, RANS Screamer, Giant Expressway 1, 1975 Crescent Mark XX, Tern Link 7, Montague Paratrooper, Raleigh Talus 29, Trek LIFT, Novara Randonee, Specialized Fatboy
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Will it replace my mountain bike?
After looking at the fat bikes, I settled on the 29+ TREK Stache 5. It totally replaced my mountain bike. My hardtail mountain bike now has Fat Apples on it for knock around service. I do not think a 4" or 5" fatty would replace a mountain bike, though.
I run the Stache with the stock Chupacabra tubeless tires running about 20# rear, 22# front. Our single trek has lots of tree roots and the 29+ tires roll over them with little or no issue. I feel much more secure and stable, go faster on the downhills, than on my 29" mountain bike. Much more satisfying ride.
Last edited by fitlerbend; 07-27-18 at 04:50 PM.