2018 Trek

Slash 9.7

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$4,499
Weight32.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Yari RC
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Slash 9.7
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Slash 9.7

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
15.5"

5'0" – 5'6"

17.5"

5'6" – 6'1"

19.5"

5'9" – 6'3"

21.5"

6'1" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Bicycling
Carve Up the Trails with Trek’s Long Travel and Lively Slash 8

Jun 2019 · Steve Solt

This 150/160mm aluminum 29er features trail handling and enduro travel.

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Trek Slash 8

May 2019 · McCoy

Economy-class enduro

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Trek Slash 9.7 Review

Jul 2018 · Christoph Bayer

The Trek Slash already secured the best in test in one of our earlier group tests. At the time we were testing the more expensive model, however. With the lower entry Slash 9.7, you get the same high-end carbon frame, but you have to accept significant reductions in the spec – how big of a […]

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BIKE Magazine
Trek's Slash Becomes Affordable

Jul 2018

Trek takes its flagship long-travel Slash and makes it more affordable

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed: Trek Slash 9.7

Mar 2018

Like it or not punks, big wheeling is what’s hot right now! We have been lucky enough to have our hands on a number of new pushys, including a brand-new 2018 Trek Slash 9.7 for review. With a huge season within the world of downhill and Enduro both domestically and internationally, you cannot deny 29’ inch wheels are making their mark on disciplines of MTB that years ago we would’ve thought may have stayed committed to the traditional 26’ inch […]

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Vital MTB
2018 Trek Slash 9.8

Mar 2018 · Bturman jeff.brines

The Slash set the new benchmark for long-travel 29ers not long ago, and 2018's version attempts to meet the same standard. This one is stiff, light, and an excellent option for long adventures.

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Singletrack World
Review: 2018 Trek Slash 9.7 - it flatters you into thinking you’re a riding god!

Feb 2018 · James Vincent

If you get your kicks from heading downhill over rough terrain as quickly as possible, then the Trek Slash simply has to be at the top of your shopping list.

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Dirt Mountainbike
TREK SLASH 9.8 29 - DIRTY DOZEN

Jan 2018 · Ieuan Williams

Our former benchmark 29er under scrutiny

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, alloy 1x-specific stays, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 150mm travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Yari RC, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 160mm travel

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

PF92

Headset

Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

Stem

Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree, 50mm length

Handlebar

Bontrager Line, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width

Saddle

Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails

Seatpost

Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm / 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm)

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not included

Grips

Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX, Roller Bearing Clutch

Crank

SRAM Descendant 6k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync

Shifters

SRAM NX, 11 speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed

Chain

SRAM PC-1110

Brakes

SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately

Tires

Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝

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