2022 Trek
Slash 9.9 XTR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$10,049| Weight | 30.7 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 | XTR, e*thirteen LG1 Race |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Nov 2023 · Luke Marshall
Trek has brought pedalling efficiency to the high-pivot market, but lost some of the design’s renowned sensitivity in the process
Well-mannered pedalling for a 170mm high-pivot bike
Balances stability and agile handling
Silent
Full of useful features
Firm shock damping tune reduces suspension sensitivity
Stiff wheels and handlebars
Tyres hinder capability
Oct 2023 · Dario DiGiulio
Trek did a very good job making the Slash a quiet bike, then seemingly lost the plot when they specced a hard rubber chainslap protector that does little to mitigate the drivetrain noise in bumpy terrain.
Excellent geometry and balanced ride
Composed, capable, and predictable suspension
Climbs well for such a downhill-focused bike
Excels in challenging terrain
Chassis may be too stiff for some
Chain drop issues due to improperly spaced lower idler (fixed)
Stock chainstay protector did very little to manage noise
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
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.
| 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: Lithium Grey; Matte Battleship Blue; Radioactive Coral to Yellow Fade |
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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 Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | E*thirteen BB20-P, BSA threaded, 73mm width |
| Headset | Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Handlebar | Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 35 mm stem length |
| 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 | Shimano XTR M9100, Shadow Plus, long cage, 51T max cog |
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| Crank | E*thirteen LG1 Race Carbon, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR M9100, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9101, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR M9100, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
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| Tires | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
| Disc Rotors | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203mm |
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