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	Slash 9.82018 Trek	Recommended

MSRP	$5,499
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Enduro
Weight	31.0 lbs
	8.0
Frame	Carbon
	Fox Performance Float 36
	RockShox Deluxe RT3
Wheels	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″
	SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc


	GX Eagle
Drivetrain	1 × 12
Suspension	Full
Front Travel	160mm
Rear Travel	150mm
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Summary	The Trek Slash 9.8 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.

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Terrain

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Handling

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Slash 9.8

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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)

28 mph

Slash 9.8

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Slash 9.82018 Trek

Frame	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, 1x-specific alloy chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 150mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit
Fork	Fox Performance 36 Float, GRIP 3-position damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm Travel: 150mm
Bottom Bracket	PF92
Headset	Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom
Stem	Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree, 50mm length
Handlebar	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
Saddle	Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seatpost	Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6mm (15.5: 100mm / 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm / 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm) Type: Dropper
Pedals	Not included
Grips	Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
Crank	SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync w/MRP AMG V2 chainguide
Shifters	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette	SRAM GX Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle
Brakes	SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 108T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately
Tires	Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝

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