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    $5,899$4,099
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    Category
    EnduroEnduro
    Weight
    29.0 lbs35.8 lbs
    7.4
    5.3
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Lyrik Select+Fox Rhythm Float 36
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe RT3Fox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    CarbonAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, Truvativ DescendantNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    160mm160mm
    Rear Travel
    150mm150mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    transitionbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Slash 9.8 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2020 Slash 9.8
    2023 Sentinel Alloy NX
    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)

    28 mph

    2020 Slash 9.8

    24 mph

    2023 Sentinel Alloy NX

    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 & stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 150mm travel

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.6"

    ColorCobra Blood to Magenta Flip

    Sentinel Alloy 150mm

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.6"

    ColorCobra Blood to Magenta Flip

    Fork

    RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RC damper, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 160mm travel

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float 36 Rhythm, (160mm)

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Deluxe RT3, DebonAir spring, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm

    Fox Float X Performance, (205x62.5mm)

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit

    73mm BSA Threaded

    Headset

    Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    FSA No.57E

    Stem

    Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length

    RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm)

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width

    RaceFace Chester 35, SM/MD(780x20) LG/XL/XXL(780x35)

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width

    ANVL Forge Cromo, or, SDG Bel Air 3

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length

    OneUp Dropper Post, SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

    ODI Elite Flow

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Crank

    Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length

    SRAM Descendent 6k DUB, (30t/170mm)

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    SRAM NX Eagle MMX

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed

    SRAM PG 1230 (11-50t)

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Brakes

    SRAM G2 RSC 4-piston hydraulic disc

    SRAM Guide RE 4-Piston

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Stans Flow D, or, WTB ST i30

    Spokes

    Pillar Double Butted

    Front Hub

    Novatech D791SB/D902SB

    Rear Hub

    Novatech D791SB/D902SB

    Tires

    Size: S, Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60''; Size: S, Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40''

    Front: Maxxis Assegai 3C EXO+ (2.5), Rear: Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C EXO+ (2.4)

    Disc Rotors

    Size: S, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180mm; Size: S, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 200mm

    SRAM Centerline (200mm)

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