It's just the tire deforming under you and basically "flattening" out to some extent, and all you're doing, is rolling that flat spot your weight creates around the carcass of the tire side to side if that makes sense.
On my bike it feels like it doesn't want to turn in, then once it does and you get your line set, it doesn't want to come off that line. While it's great for traction, handling and responsiveness suffers and the bike will behave exactly as you describe. It sounds like the demo bike may have had the psi set on the low side. 1/2lb of air can make a noticeable difference in feel. I have a '17 Stache 5 converted to SS, rear wheel is about 75% of the way forward in the dropouts.
#2018 trek stache 5 plus#
Something that hasn't been mentioned, is that plus tires are extremely sensitive to tire pressure. I also tried it with the Stranglehold Dropout at the mid position which may also have changed how it felt to ride. I'm actually surprised they didn't pinch flat on me while trying it out. I think the previous shop kept the air pressure on the tires too low so that they deformed while turning making it difficult to handle. It felt the same as any other bike to turn and handle. So perhaps with it in the mid or forward setting it would be easier?ĭid anyone else experience this difference in how the Stache handles compared to other plus size tire bikes? Is this something you just get used to? Or am I making a mistake considering this model based on how it feels to me?Įdit: I've since been able to try a Stache 5 at another shop and did not experience the same thing. Mind you, I so far tried it with the stranglehold dropout setting all the way back. I really feel like I have to man handle it around turns and obstacles far more than the Roscoe 8. It needs more strength to move the frame around. The Stache feels like I have to fight the balance of it in turns. And if it wasn't for all the people saying how fun the Stache is and that it rolls over everything and goes fast, it probably would not be a question in my mind which to choose. They are both fun to ride, but the Roscoe 8 feels more agile and nimble underneath me. I'm 5'5" and tried a 17.5" frame in each as my height puts me right in the middle for that size. I've tried both of these bikes mentioned in the thread title.
#2018 trek stache 5 upgrade#
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