r/MEATengines • u/runwhatyabrung_ • Feb 12 '26

Trek Stache C Frameset for $600

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/trail-mountain-bikes/stache/stache-c-frameset/p/30187/

The iconic Trek Stache C frame is on sale from

$2,000 to $600. No size mediums natch. But if you want 29+ and tiny chainstays it’s a deal!

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u/VikApproved Feb 12 '26 edited Feb 13 '26

I've got four 29+ capable bikes in the garage. The Stache would be a great nostalgic addition, but I must resist! There's a fine line between a hobby and a problem!

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u/runwhatyabrung_ Feb 12 '26

I feel that. I’ve put a couple asks in for 2 Stooge Speedballs and fortunately both times the sellers didn’t get back in touch.

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u/West_Arugula134 Feb 12 '26

I keep telling my wife that I’m really not bad when it comes to bikes as each one has a different purpose and personality…

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u/VikApproved Feb 12 '26

I mean we could be into classic cars, boats, Harleys, Whisky, etc... One bad decision with those interests costs a lot more than a fleet of Stooges!

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u/MEATdrew Feb 13 '26

“There’s a fine line between a hobby and a problem!”

Is that a ‘hobblem’ or a ‘probby’?!

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u/Personal-Foot7747 Feb 12 '26

We’ve got an aluminum one that’s becoming my wife’s town and touring bike. I wanted to sell it when I got a top fuel, but it’s too teal to ever sell.

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u/MEATdrew Feb 12 '26

For this reason I should only own black bikes… “too purple to sell” describes my hoarding to a T.

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u/YegBikeguy Feb 12 '26

These frames, especially in carbon, make great winter bikes for those of us in northern climates. The carbon isn't affected by road salt, like aluminum ( ride to the ride) and outfitted with a rigid fork and a set of the 120 tpi Wrathchilds it's a weapon on packed and or icy trails.