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    MSRP
    $4,229$3,299
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    Category
    EnduroEnduro
    Weight
    33.2 lbs33.8 lbs
    6.0
    5.9
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Lyrik Select+RockShox Lyrik Select+
    Shock
    RockShox Super Deluxe UltimateRockShox Super Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, X1GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    170mm160mm
    Rear Travel
    160mm150mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Trek Slash 8 and Canyon Spectral 29 AL 6 are both 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bikes. The Slash 8 has better components and more travel, while the Spectral 29 AL 6 has higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Slash 8
    Spectral 29 AL 6
    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)

    26 mph

    Slash 8

    28 mph

    Spectral 29 AL 6

    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

    aluminum frame

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorsLithium Grey / Dnister Black; Miami Green; Teal to Nautical Navy Fade

    Canyon Spectral AL

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorsLithium Grey / Dnister Black; Miami Green; Teal to Nautical Navy Fade

    Fork

    RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Lyrik Select+

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

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

    RockShox Super Deluxe Select+

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded

    SRAM BSA DUB

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 40mm length

    Canyon G5 Stem

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width

    Canyon G5 Riser Bar

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width

    Ergon SM10 Enduro, Developed on the Enduro World Series, the SM10 gives you max freedom of movement in technical terrain., On certain models, this saddle may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent Selle San Marco model., Potentially affected models include:, Spectral 6 27 (Model #3184), Spectral 6 29 (Model #3185)

    Seatpost

    Size: S, TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: M, ML, TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm

    Iridium Dropper Post

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on

    Canyon G5 Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 12-speed, Max cassette size: 52T, Weight: 290 g

    Crank

    Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T steel ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (55mm chainline), 175mm length

    Descendant 6K

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Cassette

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

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed (10-52), Cassette size: 10-52T, Gear range: 520%

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    SRAM SX Eagle 12s

    Brakes

    SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc

    SRAM Code R

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready

    DT Swiss AM LN 370

    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 XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29.x2.40''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60''

    Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO 2,4x29“ | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x29

    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, 200mm, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare.

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