Bike Comparison
The Trek Slash 9.7, Specialized Enduro Elite 29, and Cannondale Jekyll 29 -3 are all 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bikes. The Specialized has more travel, while the Cannondale has a better fork. Explore the differences below.
| MSRP | $4,499 | $4,820 | $4,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Price | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
| Category | Enduro | Enduro | Enduro |
| Weight | 32.0 lbs | ||
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC | Fox Rhythm Float 36 | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel Size | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | NX, Truvativ Descendant | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant | GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
| Gear Range | Trek Slash 9.7 25 mph Specialized Enduro Elite 29 26 mph Cannondale Jekyll 29 -3 24 mph | ||
| Suspension | Full | Full | Full |
| Front Travel | 160mm | 160mm | 150mm |
| Rear Travel | 150mm | 160mm | 150mm |
| Seatpost | Dropper | Dropper | Dropper |
| Brand Site | trekbikes.com | specialized.com | cannondale.com |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more. Learn more
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, alloy 1x-specific stays, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 150mm travel | FACT 9m, X-Wing layout, carbon front chassis, M5 alloy rear end, All Mountain Geometry, SWAT™ Door integration, threaded BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, ManFu link, oversized pivot bearings, alloy link and adjustable shock extension, 12x148mm dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger, 160mm of travel | ALL-NEW Jekyll 29", 150mm travel, BallisTec Carbon front triangle, SmartForm C1 Alloy swingarm, Ai offset drivetrain, ISCG05, PF30, flat mount brake, tapered headtube |
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| Fork | RockShox Yari RC, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 160mm travel | FOX Rhythm FLOAT 36, GRIP damper, Boost™, 160mm of travel | Fox Float Performance 36, 150mm, Grip Damper, 3-Pos adj. 15x110, tapered steerer, 42mm offset |
| Rear Shock | FOX Performance FLOAT DPX2, 216x57mm, Shock Block | Fox Float Performance DPS EVOL w/ Gemini dual mode air spring system (Flow Mode - 150mm / Hustle Mode - 120mm), remote-actuated, 3-Pos adj. | |
| Bottom Bracket | PF92 | SRAM DUB, threaded BB | Cannondale BB30 |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom | Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings | |
| Stem | Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree, 50mm length | Specialized Trail, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 5mm rise | Cannondale C3, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 0°, 35mm |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width | Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm width | Cannondale C3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm | Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm / 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm) | Command Post IRcc, 16-position micro-height adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL lever, 34.9mm, S: 130mm, M/L/XL: 160mm of travel | TranzX dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M-XL) |
| Pedals | Not included | Specialized Dirt | Not Included |
| Grips | Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on | Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX, Roller Bearing Clutch | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM GX Eagle |
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| Crank | SRAM Descendant 6k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync | SRAM Descendant, Boost™, DUB, 170mm, Steel, 30T | Truvativ Stylo 6K, 30T, Ai Custom |
| Shifters | SRAM NX, 11 speed | SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t | SRAM PG-1230, NX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc | SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm | SRAM Guide R hydro disc, 200/180mm Centerline rotors |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R hydro disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately | Roval Traverse 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, 2Bliss Ready, 28h | Stan's NoTubes Flow S1, 32h, tubeless ready |
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| Spokes | DT Competition Race | DT Swiss Champion (Ai Offset dish - rear) | |
| Front Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h | Formula 15x110 front, 12x148 rear w/ HG driver | |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h | Formula 15x110 front, 12x148 rear w/ HG driver | |
| Tires | Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝ | Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6" | Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5" WT front, DHR II 2.4" WT rear, Dual compound, EXO puncture protection, tubeless ready |