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Slash 8 Gen 6
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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$4,399| Weight | 36.8 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Trek Slash is a versatile downhill bike praised for its intuitive handling, plush suspension, and aggressive climbing capability. It excels in rough terrain with a high-pivot suspension system that enhances ride quality and traction. While it's not the lightest bike and some stock components underperform, its adjustability and durability make it a favorite for enduro and park riding.
Intuitive and easy to ride
Plush & well-controlled suspension
Aggressive climbing capability
High-pivot suspension linkage improves ride quality
Versatile for enduro racing, backcountry exploration, or park riding
Not the lightest bike
Some stock components underperform
High-pivot suspension less efficient uphill
Bontrager tires prone to punctures
SRAM Transmission derailleur issues
The Slash is still the bike I want to be on for big moves and unfamiliar trails.
BIKE MagazineThe new Slash is buttery smooth, yet offers a surprisingly poppy ride and still climbs as aggressively as their ABP bikes.
BikerumorThe Trek Slash is an insanely good descending bike.
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Jan 2025 · Dario DiGiulio
The Slash+ is the first eMTB I've ridden that regularly tempts me away from my pedal bikes, thanks to its massive battery range and confidence-inspiring downhill performance.
Top-notch descending performance
Best in class battery range
Could be your only bike
Limited size range
Build kits should be better for the price
Jul 2024
Trek's well-loved enduro bike gets a motor. The Slash+ now has a TQ HRP50 motor and a 560Wh battery.
TQ motor is quiet and natural-feeling
High-pivot suspension provides great traction and control
Climbs well for a long-travel eMTB
Geometry and suspension adjustments allow customization
SRAM Maven brakes offer strong power
Bontrager SE5 rear tire prone to flats and poor wet weather traction
AXS Reverb dropper post only 170mm drop, outdated
Bits tool rattles and hard to remove
Bontrager SE6/SE5 tires lack grip in moisture
Rim strip makes tire changes difficult
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.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, magnesium rocker link, ISCG 05, Active Braking Pivot, UDH, 148x12mm thru axle, 170mm travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Marianas Blue; Plasma Grey Pearl |
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| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt-X axle, 170mm travel Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 230mm x 65mm Travel: 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Size: S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 310mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 450mm length Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
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| Crank | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 165mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Size: S, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'', Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5'' |
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| Tires | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm |
First added September 7
Last updated June 22
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