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Slash 9.8 XT Gen 5
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$6,799| Weight | 32.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select+ |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'0" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Trek Slash is a high-pivot, 170mm-travel enduro bike that balances efficiency with downhill prowess. It excels in high-speed flow trails and rough terrain, offering stable and predictable handling, though some riders may find the suspension setup requires fine-tuning. The bike's geometry and kinematics provide lots of options, making it versatile for various riding styles.
Balances stability and agile handling
High pivot with idlers for improved efficiency
Excels in challenging terrain
Composed, capable, and predictable suspension
Well sorted in-frame storage
Suspension setup requires fine-tuning
Chassis may be too stiff for some
Stock chainstay protector did very little to manage noise
One-piece carbon bar/stem combo transmits quite a bit of feedback
RockShox AXS Reverb Seatpost prone to developing sag
Trek has done a praiseworthy job of making the high-pivot, 170mm-travel Slash remarkably efficient when it comes to pedalling.
BikeRadarIt's skewed deeply to the end of gnarly trails and steep lines, and loves to eat up the rough stuff.
NSMBThis bike can happily mow through chunky sections of trail, but is equally capable feeling when things get tight and slow.Pinkbike
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Jul 2024 · Benedikt Schmidt
How did the Trek Slash 9.8 XT fare against the competition in our big 2024 enduro comparison test? Read the full review to find out!
Excellent composure on the trail
Clever detail solutions
Intuitive handling
Not very agile
Loud downhill
Jun 2024 · Mick Kirkman
With 170mm travel and a complex high pivot layout with upper idler wheel and lower guide, Trek’s new Slash prioritizes bump swallowing and DH capability without sacrificing the ability to be a sorted enduro all-rounder
Smooth, calm and balanced ride
Whether pedaling or pushing into the suspension for extra terrain speed, the Slash offers great support
Big idler and guide wheels pedal really smoothly
Nimble and maneuverable
Great chassis feel and tidy finish and details with plenty of adjustability
Very quiet and well protected
High RRP
Drivetrain complexity introduces some potential issues
Own brand Bontrager wheels and tires wouldn’t be my choice
Doesn’t roll as fast as some 29-er enduro bikes
Reverb dropper won’t be long enough for taller riders
No classic, completely bump-erasing, glued-to-the-floor feel of a high pivot
May 2024 · Nelson
Our feelings about the Gen 6 Slash may be mixed, but the good outweighs the bad, and we were able to get past the inconveniences.
Jan 2024 · Drew Rohde
If you prioritize DH capabilities over all else and want a bike that will allow you to ride faster and send it deeper, the Trek Slash is a serious contender.
Jan 2024 · Steve Fisher
Trek gives the 2024 Slash a high-pivot linkage with 170mm travel and mixed wheels, making a capable and well-rounded long-travel bike.
Jan 2024
The 2024 Trek Slash looks nothing like the old one. So how do all the changes play out on the trail? Read on for our Trek Slash review.
Incredible composure on the rowdiest terrain
Plush & well-controlled suspension
Surprisingly efficient pedalling performance
Mullet setup injects welcome agility
Loads of in-built adjustability
Extra pulleys add complexity & noise
Tyres too flimsy for the application
Downtube storage is on the small side
Chainstay armour lacks damping
GX derailleur clutch failure
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
| 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; 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: Matte Juniper; Matte Deep Smoke |
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| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 3 RC2 damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 230mm x 62.5mm Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| 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 | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
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| Crank | Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready |
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| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| 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 RT76, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203mm |
First added August 28
Last updated August 16
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