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Slash 9.8 XT Gen 6
A 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$7,149| Weight | 34.8 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select+ |
| Shock | RockShox Vivid Select+ |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Trek Slash enduro bike is celebrated for its exceptional downhill performance, offering a smooth, stable, and intuitive ride that excels in rough terrain. Its high-pivot suspension system is a standout feature, providing excellent traction and a plush ride quality that handles big hits and awkward compressions with ease. Despite its weight, the Slash climbs better than expected, though it may not be the most fun on technical climbs. The bike's geometry and handling are praised for balancing stability with maneuverability, making it a versatile choice for enduro racing, backcountry exploration, or park riding. However, some reviews note issues with stock components, such as the Bontrager wheelset and tires, and the complexity of the drivetrain system, which can introduce potential maintenance challenges.
Exceptional downhill performance
Smooth and stable ride quality
High-pivot suspension for excellent traction
Balanced geometry and intuitive handling
Versatile for various riding styles
Challenging on technical climbs
Issues with stock Bontrager wheelset and tires
Drivetrain complexity and potential maintenance issues
Not the lightest bike in its category
Some components may require upgrading for optimal performance
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.
Flow Mountain BikeThe 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.Pinkbike
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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.
Natural power delivery from TQ HPR50 motor
Quiet motor operation
Excellent high pivot suspension design
Good geometry with size-specific chainstays
Powerful Maven brakes
Nice pedaling dynamics
Versatile for different terrain types
Bontrager SE5 rear tire prone to flats
Bontrager SE5 tire poor in wet conditions
Reverb AXS dropper only 170mm drop
Bontrager rim strip makes tire changes hard
Bits tool rattles and is hard to remove
Bontrager SE5 tire sidewall weakness
High price
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 | OCLV Mountain Carbon, high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, alloy 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" Color: Purple Abyss |
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| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Vivid Select+, 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 Line Pro, 35mm, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 310mm length - S : Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 310mm length; M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 410mm 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 alloy ring, 55mm chainline, 165mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30 TLR 6-bolt Disc, Boost, Black spokes and nipples - S : Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5''; 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 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5'' |
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| Tires | Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50'' - S , M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50''; M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203mm |
| Fenders | Trek 27.5" custom fender |
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First added August 24
Last updated May 9
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