The Stache was the most fun feeling Trek I ever rode, but those Chupacabras were terrible skins. Sure were nice and light but at the expense of any hope of brushing off anything that thinks about puncturing em, and the super low profile knobs were skittish in fall/spring/loose/wet conditions. Surly made it right with the Dirt Wizard even if they came in at 2.75", and then of course Maxxis jumping on board. I still think there's a place for plus, but it seems no one wants to put in the effort to do it right.
March 9, 2022, 7:02 a.m. - JT
The Stache was the most fun feeling Trek I ever rode, but those Chupacabras were terrible skins. Sure were nice and light but at the expense of any hope of brushing off anything that thinks about puncturing em, and the super low profile knobs were skittish in fall/spring/loose/wet conditions. Surly made it right with the Dirt Wizard even if they came in at 2.75", and then of course Maxxis jumping on board. I still think there's a place for plus, but it seems no one wants to put in the effort to do it right.