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    MSRP
    $4,499$4,820$4,000
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    Category
    EnduroEnduroEnduro
    Weight
    32.0 lbs
    6.0
    6.4
    6.7
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Yari RCFox Rhythm Float 36Fox Performance Float 36
    Shock
    Fox Float DPX2 PerformanceFox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX, Truvativ DescendantGX Eagle, Truvativ DescendantGX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    160mm160mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    150mm160mm150mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    specialized.com

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Trek Slash 9.7, Specialized Enduro Elite 29, and Cannondale Jekyll 29 -3 are all 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bikes. The Enduro Elite 29 has better components and more travel, while the Jekyll 29 -3 has a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2018 Slash 9.7
    2019 Enduro Elite 29
    Other Enduro bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    25 mph

    2018 Slash 9.7

    26 mph

    2019 Enduro Elite 29

    24 mph

    2019 Jekyll 29 -3

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    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

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    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

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ALL-NEW Jekyll 29", 150mm travel, BallisTec Carbon front triangle, SmartForm C1 Alloy swingarm, Ai offset drivetrain, ISCG05, PF30, flat mount brake, tapered headtube

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox Yari RC, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 160mm travel

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX Rhythm FLOAT 36, GRIP damper, Boost™, 160mm of travel

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float Performance 36, 150mm, Grip Damper, 3-Pos adj. 15x110, tapered steerer, 42mm offset

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX Performance FLOAT DPX2, 216x57mm, Shock Block

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float Performance DPS EVOL w/ Gemini dual mode air spring system (Flow Mode - 150mm / Hustle Mode - 120mm), remote-actuated, 3-Pos adj.

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX, Roller Bearing Clutch

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle

    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

    Front: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm

    SRAM Guide R hydro disc, 200/180mm Centerline rotors

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Guide R hydro disc

    Wheels
    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

    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˝

    Front: Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

    Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5" WT front, DHR II 2.4" WT rear, Dual compound, EXO puncture protection, tubeless ready

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