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Slash 8
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 160mm |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X0, X9 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'0" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Jul 2013 · Francis Cebedo
The next wave of Trek mountain bikes is here with announcement of the Remedy Aluminum, Remedy Carbon and Slash Aluminum models using the 27.5 wheel size. - Mtbr.com
Apr 2013
Introducing the 26″ Trek Slash 8, 160mm of good travel that is able to ride up the biggest hills. Why would you want to ride up a big hill on a long travel bike? So you can get back down them with a very large smile and not fear every rock, drop, and railing turn …
Excellent suspension. Great brakes. Rails corners and pops jumps. Great adjustability. Great bike.
Grips sucked. Chain device and 2 x set-up could do with a change (per your preferences). Some creaking developed.
Mar 2012 · MBA Action
Get Ready to Slash Some Singletrack The Trek Slash 9 Trek has improved their suspension technology by leaps and bounds over the years. Their commitment to
Jan 2012
Trek Slash 9 - Don’t Just Enjoy the Descents, Slay Them, Price: $5,780 Weight: 30.5 lbs. www.TrekBikes.com, Purpose-built as a descent-hungry, speed-dialed workhorse with 160 mm of travel, Trek’s new Slash 9 shows how the company has made some impressive refinements over its previous enduro-oriented bikes.
Nov 2011 · Guy Kesteven
It’s expensive, but Trek’s Slash delivers astonishing control and composure for enduro downhill or all-mountain blasts
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum w/ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, AngleSet compatible, internal control routing, Stealth seatpost routing, alloy EVO Link, Mino Link, replaceable derailleur hanger, 160mm travel |
|---|---|
| Headset | FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 9 degree sweep |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm, zero offset Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X0 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7, direct mount |
| Crank | SRAM X9, 38/24 |
| Shifters | SRAM X9, 10 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1050 11-36, 10 speed |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir 9 hydraulic disc brakes Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Rhythm Comp TLR Disc wheel system, 20mm front hub, 142x12mm rear hub, 28 hole, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager XR4 Expert, 26x2.35" |
First added June 29
Last updated June 29
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