Ooopps.....I did it again.
- Thread starter Reggie
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I would disagree for someone's 2nd or 3rd bike. But it's Burke's main bike and I 100% believe he'd enjoy it more if it was a more modern geometry frame with a nice suspension fork.
Probably $350 to fix. 650 for brand new/warranty, updated geo. No brainer.
@Reggie can speak for hisself,
but pretty sure he is not a fan of the new geo.
See the failed Stache experiment
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but pretty sure he is not a fan of the new geo.
See the failed Stache experiment
2017 Trek Stache 5 Frame (XL)
I'm putting this nearly new Trek Stache 5 frame up for sale again. 2017 Trek Stache Size XL (21.5") This was a warranty replacement for my beloved Superfly. Built it up and took it for one 8.3 mile ride in Stephens. Not a fan of the new Geo these young kids are raving about. Immediately...
New wheels with 135/142 vs boost, fork due to longer travel, shorter stem because more better geometry, etc.
It's why if I sold mine I would try to sell it whole.
Oh, and I haven't been riding mine and just remembered I have a mysterious creak in the rear which I thought was my hub but wasn't.
Now I'm nervous and really need to inspect my frame...
Not to school you but that stache is anything but modern geo with 70 Ht and 70 ST, about the only thing remotely new school is CS length. Those numbers is what makes that bike terrible.@Reggie can speak for hisself,
but pretty sure he is not a fan of the new geo.
See the failed Stache experiment
2017 Trek Stache 5 Frame (XL)
I'm putting this nearly new Trek Stache 5 frame up for sale again. 2017 Trek Stache Size XL (21.5") This was a warranty replacement for my beloved Superfly. Built it up and took it for one 8.3 mile ride in Stephens. Not a fan of the new Geo these young kids are raving about. Immediately...
Da fuq do I know? Lol.
Carry on.
Johnny Utah
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That’s how I found my crack. The mystery creak
My bike must have like ten cracks.
knobbyhead
Next off the Island.
After riding a modern hardtail, I can't agree with you more! Get a new bike Burke!
serviceguy
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If you can get a local to do this it would probably save you some money.
JDurk
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@Reggie if you're planning to use Bilenky Cycle Works for the frame repair, you might want to jump quick. His work load may be increasing with this type of press.
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serviceguy
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Not really. Rode it last weekend at Raystown for four days. It held up fine. Slammed with work and life and haven't had the time to get the ball rolling.
serviceguy
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You rode it with the cracks? You’re a daredevil no doubt!
Yup. It was Raystown, so nothing crazy. I will not be taking it to the Jungle ride today.
serviceguy
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I'm getting a little obsessed checking my chain stays after every ride now...
Is it just me or do the older geo's still climb better than new geo's. I do feel I'm much better on downhills with the new geo's, but climbing, I still prefer the older geo's. Whatever they are doing for climbing with the new geo's, I feel, is a compromise. So in general, the new geo's for me descend very well (only combined with a dropper) and climb ok, which may be worth the tradeoff for most people. I must admit when I get on a older geo bike and try to descend these days, I feel kinda sketched out. Also, I feel the older geo turn better at slow speeds.
Everything you stated is 100% correct
Really really depends on the numbers, HTA bb drop seat position CSL fork length & offset. There are magic sauce modern geos and the there are meh modern geos. Funny you specifying with dropper post. I said on my last ride no way could I ride this bike without a dropper. Both Canfield and Ripmo climb as well if not better then my misfit. Misfit would break lose if I applied to much front on the steeps. With the new geo that poking the end of the saddle in my arse does not apply. Definitely feel more relaxed on modern and not as sketchy.