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Slash 8
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$3,699| Weight | 30.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Trek Slash is a high-performance enduro bike praised for its plush and controlled suspension, making it exceptionally stable in rough terrain. Its playful and agile handling encourages creative line choices, while the updated geometry and suspension travel enhance its downhill prowess. However, some reviews note outdated geometry and a firm suspension setup as drawbacks.
Plush and controlled suspension
Playful and agile handling
Updated geometry and increased suspension travel
In-frame storage and Knock Block system
Lightweight and stiff frame
Outdated geometry in some models
Firm suspension setup
Downtube storage could be more generous
Knock Block system limits steering range
Easily the standout attribute of the new Slash is just how plush and controlled the suspension is.
Flow Mountain BikeThe new Trek Slash is one mighty impressive bike. It packs a load of punch, with the big chassis, newly slackened geometry and burly parts spec working up a thirst for high-speed drama.
Flow Mountain BikeThe Trek Slash is a perennial favourite in the enduro market.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe new Slash offers a razor-sharp ride and point and shoot thrills.
MBROut of all the bikes, this one felt the fastest, even if that wasn't totally reflected in the timed laps.Pinkbike
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Apr 2021 · Robin Weaver
The Slash 8 strikes the perfect balance between a fun and lively feel, and ultimate chaos-calming composure
Easy to ride, very natural feeling geometry
Great kit for the cash
Easy to throw about yet still calm and stable when it needs to be
Seriously impressive suspension
Tyres aren’t the best in damp mud
Mar 2021 · Lydia Tanner
The Trek Slash has been 29-inch-only since 2016, and the 2021 version is evidence of its head start in the big-wheel enduro category.
Superb high-speed stability
Great traction in variable terrain
Supple and generous-feeling suspension
Less maneuverable at slow speeds
A lot of bike to get back up the hill
Feb 2021
Riding a bike like the Slash over the winter on the North Shore is a rough test scenario, but Trek's newest long travel trail bike has proven up to the task...
Feb 2021 · Guy Kesteven
We took the Trek Slash 9.9 X01 to our toughest local trails to see how its new shape and unique shock translate to the real world
Phenomenal rear suspension
Easy setup
Awesome aggro geometry
Precision accuracy
High control cockpit
Internal storage
Efficient pedaling
Threaded BB
Optional steering lock
More confident with switched tires
ZEB fork requires some patience
Deserves better wheels
Short dropper on small sizes
Seriously grounded rather than playful
Jan 2021 · Christoph Bayer
The brand new Trek Slash has big shoes to fill, its predecessor being one of the most popular 29er enduro bikes on the market. We were all the more excited to find out if the new bike can hold its own against the increasingly tough competition. Spoiler alert: yes, it can! But there are a few things to consider.
Agile and balanced handling
Cleverly designed frame at a fair price
Versatile bike with a wide range of uses
Slack seat tube angle
Puncture-prone tires with moderate grip
Cockpit ergonomics
Dec 2020 · Mike Wirth
The new Trek Slash 9.9 X01 sees many updates making it an even more capable all-mountain, enduro mountain bike. See how it performed.
Dec 2020 · Mike Kazimer
The Slash received multiple updates for 2021, but it's still an enduro race machine at heart.
Light and stiff frame – encourages you to go fast
Great shock tune
In-frame storage
Wide range of available frame size options
Seat tube angle could still be a bit steeper
Shorter cranks and an even longer dropper post would have been nice to see
Oct 2020 · Spencer Johnson
The venerable Trek Slash is back for 2021, armed with more suspension travel than ever before. The new Trek Slash 9.9 X01 comes equipped with the ever-capable, 170-millimeter RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork and a custom, 160-millimeter RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock, placing it squarely in the hard-charging enduro category. For me, one of the most welcome updates for the new Slash is the seat angle, which has been steepened to 75.6 degrees, putting the rider’s weight directly between the wheels—and making for a much more comfortable seated position while climbing. The relatively long reach of 486 millimeters, together with the mid-length chainstay of 437 millimeters, creates a bike that stays firmly planted while you sweat your way to the top of a mountain. But the most impressive feature of the new Slash is its impressively light weight—something I wouldn’t automatically expect from a bike in the longer-travel range, especially one with 29-inch wheels. The lightweight frame construction and ultra-light build of the 9.9 X01 version I tested was noticeable from the moment I started huffing up my first climb.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 150mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.6" |
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| Fork | RockShox Yari RC, DebonAir spring, Motion Control RC damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3, DebonAir spring, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 345mm length; Size: M, M/L, Bontrager Line Dropper, 125mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 395mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
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| Crank | Size: S, Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R 4-piston hydraulic disc, 200mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 54T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
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| Tires | Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40''; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60'' |
| Disc Rotors | Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180mm; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 200mm |
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