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    Slash 9.8 XT2020 Trek
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    MSRP
    		$5,899
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    Category
    		Enduro
    Weight
    		29.5 lbs
    7.3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    Fork
    		RockShox Lyrik Select+
    Shock
    		RockShox Deluxe RT3
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		160mm
    Rear Travel
    		150mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Trek Slash 9.8 XT 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
    Slash 9.8 XT
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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 XT

    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 9.8 XT2020 Trek
    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 Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance: 2.6"

    Fork

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

    Shock

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit

    Headset

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

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Size: S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 400mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length; Size: L, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog

    Crank

    Size: S, Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, L, XL, Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed

    Chain

    Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle

    Tires

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

    Disc Rotors

    Size: S, M, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: S, M, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 203mm, 6-bolt

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