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    MSRP
    $7,549$4,699
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    Category
    EnduroEnduro
    Weight
    32.1 lbs31.9 lbs
    9.0
    8.3
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox ZEB Select+RockShox Lyrik Select+
    Shock
    RockShox Super Deluxe UltimateRockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+
    Wheels
    CarbonAluminum
    29″29″ / 27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle AXSGX Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    170mm160mm
    Rear Travel
    160mm150mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Trek Slash 9.8 GX AXS 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
    2021 Slash 9.8 GX AXS
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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)

    26 mph

    2021 Slash 9.8 GX AXS

    26 mph

    2024 Spectral CF 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
    Frame

    OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160mm travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorsLithium Grey; Factory Orange / Carbon Smoke; Carbon Blue Smoke

    Canyon Spectral CF, Full-carbon frame with optimised stiffness-to-weight ratio and integrated K.I.S. technology. Our famous triple phase suspension design with the Flip Chip system for simple geometry adjustment., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorsLithium Grey; Factory Orange / Carbon Smoke; Carbon Blue Smoke

    Fork

    RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel

    Travel160mm

    RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 35 mm, Travel: 160 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 5.16 lbs

    Travel160mm

    Shock

    NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x62.5mm

    RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ RT, Spring: 400

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded

    SRAM DUB BSA, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 73, Weight: 0.19 lbs

    Headset

    Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

    Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length

    Canyon G5, Modern design, extreme durability: Canyon G5 components were developed by our pros on the world's toughest trails., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    Handlebar

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

    Canyon G5, G5 stands for gravity riding, and category 5. This aluminium bar has superb ergonomics and durability., Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 mm

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width

    Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.58 lbs

    Seatpost

    Size: S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 440mm length; Size: L, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 485mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550mm length

    Canyon G5, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on

    Canyon G5

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, Weight: 0.75 lbs

    Crank

    Size: S, SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170 length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T, 55mm chainline, 175 length

    SRAM GX Eagle, Number of chainrings: 1

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, Weight: 1.15 lbs

    Cassette

    SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed (10-52), Number of sprockets: 12

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Chain Guide

    Canyon GP0293-02 | Canyon EP1266-01 ISCG05 Plate

    Brakes

    SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc

    SRAM Code R | SRAM Matchmaker Clamp

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle

    DT Swiss EX511 370LN, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.18 lbs | DT Swiss EX511, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.30 lbs

    Front Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 108T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle

    Tires

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

    Maxxis Assegai, Width: 2.5", Weight: 2.25 lbs | Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x27,5", Wheelsize: 27.5", Weight: 2.36 lbs

    Disc Rotors

    Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm

    SRAM Centerline Rounded, Size: 200 mm, Weight: 0.42 lbs

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