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	Slash 9.8 XT2021 Trek	Recommended

MSRP	$7,049
Where to Buy	$3,699 48% off At Trek $3,999 43% off At Trek
Category	Enduro
Weight	31.4 lbs
	7.4
Frame	Carbon
Fork	RockShox ZEB Select+
Shock	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Wheels	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc
Motor
Battery
Groupset	XT
Drivetrain	1 × 12
Suspension	Full
Front Travel	170mm
Rear Travel	160mm
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)

26 mph

Slash 9.8 XT

Highest gear

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Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Slash 9.8 XT2021 Trek

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 Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" Color: Carbon Blue Smoke
Fork	RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel
Shock	NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x62.5mm
Bottom Bracket	Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing
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
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, 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
Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Crank	Size: S, Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: S, Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 175mm length; Size: M, ML, 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 Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed
Brakes	Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc

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, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Front Hub	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rear Hub	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, 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''
Disc Rotors	Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm

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