2021 Trek
Slash 9.7
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$4,799| Weight | 31.9 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Jul 2021 · Pinkbike Originals
We caught up with Jamie Edmondson to get the details on his new Trek Slash.
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 · McCoy
One Killer Enduro Machine
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
Feb 2021
Starting with a new Trek Slash 8 frameset, fellow Flow Frother Ben has chosen a rather eclectic build kit to complete his unique enduro bike. Read on for a closer look at the parts he's chosen, and a detailed explanation of what's worked well, and what hasn't worked so well.
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.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160mm travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Black Olive / Carbon Smoke; Factory Orange / Carbon Smoke |
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| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 170mm travel Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance DPX2, EVOL air spring, DPX2 damper, 230x62.5mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded |
| Headset | Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 40mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: S, TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: M, ML, TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
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| Crank | Size: S, SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (55mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (55mm chainline), 175mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
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| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
| Tires | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29.x2.40''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60'' |
| Disc Rotors | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm |
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