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Slash 9.9 X01 Gen 5
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$8,549| Weight | 31.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Trek Slash is a highly capable enduro bike, praised for its superb high-speed stability, supple suspension, and excellent traction in variable terrain. It offers a floaty, invincible ride quality with cloud-like landings, making it a favorite for rough and technical trails. While it excels in descending, some reviews note it can be less maneuverable at slow speeds and a bit heavy on climbs.
Superb high-speed stability
Supple and generous-feeling suspension
Great traction in variable terrain
Floaty, invincible ride quality
Cloud-like landings
Less maneuverable at slow speeds
A lot of bike to get back up the hill
Lockout a bit harsh and the open mode too mealy on climbs
It’s the sort of bike that seems to turn the volume down on practically every kind of feature, which of course makes you search for ways to turn the volume back up again.
BetaThe new Slash felt almost as though it was hovering above the trail.
BIKE MagazineThe result is a seriously accurate, phenomenally controlled, track or trail dominating high-velocity weapon that’s still pedal efficient and loaded with practical details for big days out.
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Aug 2022
The Trek Slash 9 9 shines on the steeps and excels in the rough, making it an almost perfect rig for enduro racing. Read the full Trek Slash 9.9 XO1 Review here.
Steep terrain crusher
Rough terrain performance
Fun jumper
Not the best climber
Ineffective drain tube
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 · 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.
Oct 2020 · Christoph Bayer
The Trek Slash is one of the most well-known and popular enduro bikes on the market. Many have been eagerly awaiting the successor to the previous model as it was getting a little long in the tooth. We had the exclusive privilege of testing the brand new Slash on our race stage before its official launch. Can the bike deliver against the clock?
Plush suspension offering lots of traction
Practical storage compartment in the frame
Very composed and confidence-inspiring on steep slopes
Requires an active riding style
Standard spec isn't race-ready
Lack of compression adjustments on the rear
| 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" Color: Carbon Blue Smoke |
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| Fork | RockShox ZEB Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC2 damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x62.5mm Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM DUB, 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 Pro, 35mm, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 440mm length; Size: L, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 485mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550mm length Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle |
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| Crank | Size: S, SRAM X01 Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 55mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SRAM X01 Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy ring, Boost, 55mm chainline, 175mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC 4-piston hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'', Rear: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29'' |
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| Tires | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 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 |
First added March 15
Last updated April 13
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