Seems like the weight of the 2018 is also less than the 2017 (without seatpost/dropper post). Beginning of this year I added new chain and new brake pads. Added a 10 mm headset spacer to slacken the head tube angle 1/2 degree. The most obvious seems to be the inclusion of a dropper post for 2018. 2017 Trek Stache 7 29+ Aluminum Mountain bike size XL (21.5) with OneUp dropper with Wolf tooth lever. I'm also interested in learning of any other important differences between the 17 and 18 (Trek Stache 5). I can't find a 2017 version locally to test out, so I thought I would see if any other short riders are on 2017 aluminum Staches and what size they are riding? To tell the truth, I think standover is a terrible metric to use for bike fit, but still a concern since the 17 model listed standover is higher than my inseam! Maybe the standover is measured midtube for this model? ![]() However, based on the online geometry charts, the 2017 version has a significantly higher standover than the 2018. I briefly rode a 2018 aluminum 17.5" Stache (5) in a parking lot and the fit felt perfect to me - even though I'm only 5ft 6. So I've decided to jump onboard the Stache bandwagon to get the benefits of wide tires and the increased rolloverability of the larger wheels. As far as traction and comfort is concerned, the 27.5+ was the clear winner. The rolloverability (prolly not a word) of my 27.5+ was also not quite as impressive as my old 29er. Although, my riding style has since adjusted and the number of pedal strikes has reduced. What surprised me most was the pedal strikes compared to my old 29er. ![]() So for the past few months I've messed around with a few 27.5+ bikes. Rode a 29er single speed for a while, loved it, but age caught up with me.
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