#Trek stache 7 dropper travel plus#

The Roscoe offers all the grit of a thoroughbred mountain bike, but delivers significant traction that translates into a feeling of increased confidence, not only on corners, but all the time. REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM NX, Roller Bearing Clutch Roscoe 8 WSD (women-specific design) R18 499ĬRANKSET: SRAM NX, 28T Direct Mount X-Sync

#Trek stache 7 dropper travel plus#

REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus WHEELS: Formula DC 2241 alloy, Boost 141, SUNringle Duroc 40SL 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves sold separately Roscoe 7 WSD (women-specific design) R14 999įRAME: Alpha Gold Aluminium, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack & kickstand mount, Boost141, G2 GeometryįRONT SUSPENSION: RockShox Judy Silver TK, coil spring, preload, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost 110, 120mm travel (13.5: 100mm travel) The new range comprises the Roscoe 7 at R14 999 and 8 at R18 499, as well as the Women’s Specific Design (WSD) models. The fact that you can add a dropper post is a bonus.

The stability of the Plus wheels and greater level of control offered by the more relaxed geometry sees fear make way for fun. Roscoe is the ideal trail hardtail for those new to the sport that are looking for a confidence inspiring ride. More robust front end and better handling on steep gradients and unpredictable terrain Allows for wider tyres to deliver more traction, shorter chainstays for better manoeuvrability and more chainring options for greater pedalling efficiencyįor improved control (and comfort) over rough terrain Makes for stronger, more responsive wheels. Wider 141mm (rear) and 110mm (front) hubs The following are summaries of the TREK Plus models available in South Africa in each of the Plus-size sub-categories:Ģ7.5-inch Plus wheels with 2.8-inch width tyres We’ve included some tester opinions further below along with each of the models we rode. Although it wasn’t the first time we’d ridden Plus size bikes in South Africa, the tests did introduce Plus to some of our newer TREAD testers to get an even wider perspective. TREAD got to test ride a few TREK Plus models in recent months. In our opinion, Plus has given the hardtail market a significant boost. And then of course there are the discerning mountain bikers that have discovered the excitement that Plus can bring to a trail-orientated hardtail. However, increased traction is also the holy grail for seasoned shredders, as can be seen by the uptake in sales of Plus-sized full-sus trail bikes. In South Africa, Plus is just starting to gain, um, traction, but largely among newcomers, for whom light weight isn’t as much a priority as control. The primary benefits of Plus are increased stability (handling) and a lot more traction, while the primary downside is a bit more weight.

As a rule of thumb Plus rims are generally 40-50mm wide and the tyres between 2.8 inches and 3.0 inches wide.

What exactly is Plus? Plus is essentially a wider rim and wider tyre than you’d find on a ‘regular’ mountain bike. TREK has invested heavily in the Plus-size category with a range of models to suit every type of rider and TREK South Africa has made a number of Plus models available at very competitive prices. Three years later and most bike brands now offer Plus-sized wheel/tyre models confirming the credibility of the category. In 2015 TREAD rode Plus-sized tyre bikes overseas for the first time and, based on our collective experience, decided that Plus size isn’t a bicycle industry sales-booster gimmick, but rather a wheel/tyre size that should hold a very welcome place in mountain biking, a sport that’s just over 40 years old and still developing on many levels, especially technologically. Fuel EX, mountain bikes, mountain biking, plus tyres, plus wheels, roscoe, stache, tread magazine, tread media, tread mtb, Trek, trek bicycles, trek bikes, Trek South Africa