{"product_id":"trek-stache-al-frameset","title":"Trek Stache AL Frameset","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrek Stache AL Frameset\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e29+ hardtail\u003c\/strong\u003e built from \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Platinum Aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed around the aggressive volume and grip of 29+ tires on an elevated mid-stay design that clears the oversized rubber. Horizontal sliding dropouts allow single-speed or geared builds with precise chain tension adjustment. At 67.8° head angle and 420mm chainstays, the Stache is short-travel XC geometry that trades outright climbing efficiency for tire volume, grip, and the ability to roll over trail features without a suspension fork to depend on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boost148 rear spacing is wide enough for the wider 29+ tire clearance without wheel dish compromise. Internal routing for derailleur and dropper post is built in. The elevated mid-stay architecture creates clearance for 29+ rubber without resorting to a chainstay design that sacrifices stiffness. The FSA IS-2 headset (1-1\/8\" top, 1.5\" bottom) accepts current tapered fork standards. This is a niche platform — 29+ is not mainstream, but for riders who know what they want, the Stache is the only Trek hardtail that does it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want the grip and float of 29+ tires on a rigid or hardtail platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravel and mountain bike riders who want to run 29x2.4\"–3.0\"+ tires for traction on loose or soft terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-speed enthusiasts who want horizontal dropouts and a clean, simple drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot ideal for: riders who want standard 29\" XC geometry, riders who need full suspension, or riders outside a 29+ compatible trail network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTire clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify maximum tire size compatibility for your specific size — clearance varies slightly across sizes; 29+ sizing means tires wider than standard 29er\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorizontal dropouts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chain tension adjustment is manual — plan for a proper chainstay length and chain sizing at build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevated mid-stay requires a fork with sufficient clearance for 29+ tires — not all forks with 1.5\" crown are 29+ compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoost148:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148mm rear spacing — verify hub compatibility for your wheel choice; Boost148 hubs required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame — Alpha Platinum Aluminum, 29+ Hardtail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevated mid-stay design for 29+ tire clearance, horizontal sliding dropouts for single-speed or geared builds, 67.8° head angle, 420mm chainstays, internal routing for derailleur and dropper. Boost148, 36.4mm bolt-on seat collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork — Not Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapered headset (FSA IS-2, 1-1\/8\" top, 1.5\" bottom). Source a 29+ compatible fork with sufficient crown clearance for the tire size you plan to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility — Boost148 \/ Horizontal Dropouts \/ 29+ Tires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boost148 rear spacing, horizontal sliding dropouts for chain tension adjustment. Internal routing for 1x drivetrains and dropper posts. 36.4mm bolt-on seat collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRouting \u0026amp; Mounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal routing for derailleur cable and dropper post. Horizontal dropouts allow single-speed conversion. No rack mounts on this hardtail — 29+ trail-specific design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29+ tire clearance, elevated mid-stay, horizontal dropouts, short 420mm chainstays, internal dropper and derailleur routing, Boost148\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29+ is a niche wheel\/tire category — fewer tire options than standard 29\"; single-speed setup requires manual chain tension management; aluminum weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Stache is the only Trek hardtail purpose-built for 29+ tires — the elevated mid-stay and horizontal dropouts are specific to this platform and cannot be replicated on a standard 29er hardtail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, the Stache AL is a frame we build for riders who have specifically decided that 29+ is their thing — the tire volume, the grip, the float on loose terrain — and want a hardtail designed around that choice rather than adapted to accommodate it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trek","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Matte Trek Black","offer_id":53530973307187,"sku":"589112","price":499.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Matte Trek Black","offer_id":53530973274419,"sku":"589115","price":499.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/d338fb972cd4d0919a946794aa33890ab494d431.jpg?v=1782153939","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/trek-stache-al-frameset","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}