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2019 Trek Slash 9.8 Review – The Enduro Natural

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• December 30, 2018
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There’s no doubt that it’s the way you ride a trail, that keeps you addicted to the sport of mountain biking. The adrenaline rush, the flowy feel; are all aspects that keep you grinning as an Enduro rider.  So what happens when you ride an Enduro bike that’s born for the curves of single-track, and full on downhill charges?! The 2019 Trek Slash exhibits a natural bond between dirt and bike, which makes it the ultimate trail sweeper!

We got our hands on the 2019 Slash 9.8 model. It’s a leader in its field of riding, ranking as Trek’s top Enduro bike model, in their range for 2019. In fact, outside of Trek, it’s difficult to find another bike that can slay the trail and take a hit, like the Slash does. The 160mm fork travel, and 4-piston brakes motivate rider confidence, which we all know leads to speed.

Play it Cool

May we just add, that the two-tone colour effect that Trek have used on the Slash 9.8 frameset looks super cool! It’s a special Miami to Volt Fade, that we couldn’t take our eyes off! But make no mistake, colouring is not the only awesome thing about this frame. Lightweight and ultra-stiff OCLV Mountain carbon fibre cover this bike from head to toe. Then there’s Trek’s Knock Block and Carbon Armour features, that keep the frame from unwanted dings and damages.

What’s in it for the rider? The Slash comes with a Mino Link on the rear suspension, rocker arm. Enduro riders will particularly like this, as they can use the Mino Link to flip between slacker bike geometry or more upright handling. The rear suspension itself has 150mm of travel. And to keep all that travel evenly controlled, is Trek’s RE:aktiv technology. It enables the RockShox Deluxe RT3 rear shock to respond faster to the changes of the terrain.

Behold, 4-piston brakes!

There’s always a certain remarkable power behind an immense force. In this case, that power comes from SRAM’s Guide RS hydraulic, 4-piston brakes. With a feathery touch on the brake levers, you get locked-in, firm stopping force. Since the brake callipers have twice as many pistons operating, it only makes sense that you get twice as much brake power. Though the brake set did add slightly more weight to the bike, we found that for an Enduro bike like the Slash, it’s definitely a must have.

OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and seatstay, alloy 1x-specific chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 150 mm travel

Front suspension

Fox Performance 36 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51 mm offset, 160 mm travel

Rear suspension

RockShox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230×57.5 mmWheels

Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately

Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29×2.40˝Drivetrain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Rear derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch

Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount

Bottom bracket

SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92 mm

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

SRAM GX Eagle

Not includedComponents

Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails

Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 15.5: 100 mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125 mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150 mm

Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width

Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35 mm clamp, 0-degree

Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc

MRP Chain guide & Chain-ring guard

Bike Weight: 14.06 kg

The Trek Slash holds its speciality in endure riding with its geometry. A super slack head angle of 65-degrees, creates handling that really isn’t that snappy. However, the magic is worked when you hit steep parts of the track, and can lean back with enough confidence on the handlebars. The seat angle works in the same way, making sure you have enough room to adjust easily on the bike according to the terrain.  

Our rides with the 2019 Trek Slash can only be described as a downpour of golden pace! In some instances, you really have to hang on for dear life. But that’s a good thing! The relent or let it be slowed by trail obstacles, thanks to that 160mm long travel, Fox Performance 36 Float. The same can be said about the back shock. While it does have 10mm less travel, RockShox have added an extra air chamber to it. Allowing the shock to absorb pretty much anything.

The Slash 9.8 proved to be a sturdy steed. It’s much less, beefy, carbon frame build gave the bike that point-shoot vibe. The frame has clearly been stiffened, and that stiffness can be felt when cornering the bike. No limp noodle notion, only a solid ride. Speaking of corners, we were enthralled with Bontrager Line Carbon 30 wheelset equipped on this bike. They were solid, nimble to direct, and carried 29×2.4-inch rubber on them. The combo provided superb responsiveness, and major grip on loose, single-track, corners.

Sure the Slash 9.8 seems like an absolute dream. However, there some things that made us frown a little. Apart from the bike not being lightning fast on climbs, the drivetrain just didn’t quite suit the bike. It seemed a little clustered down there, as the GX Eagle gear system wasn’t exactly light. Then the MRP chain-ring guard was good and all, but seemed to make everything look complicated. The dropper post was also not up to scratch in our books, as it got stuck in one seating position on multiple occasions. Though these are things that can easily be fixed, you must remember that you’re paying top dollar for this bike. So having to fiddle around with it after you’ve bought it shouldn’t be on the itinerary.

Despite a few minor changes we’d make, the 2019 Trek Slash 9.8 was an absolute trail natural. You could kick up hectic dust storms and still get away with it aboard the Slash. It’s an Enduro bike that provides mountains of bicycle bliss, no matter how you look at it.

Price: R 94,999.00

2019 Trek Slash 9.8 Review – Enduro Natural

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Trek Slash 9.8 XT review

• Alan Muldoon
• April 22, 2022

Yes, the Trek Slash 9.8 XT is a great choice for enduro, but its capable, lively ride makes it a great do-it-all choice for the one bike quiver

Trek Slash test winner Credit: Roo Fowler

Product Overview

Overall rating:, trek slash 9.8.

• Fast, fun and efficient. Tight, reactive ride. Progressive geometry. Versatile, composed. A do-it-all bike
• XL would benefit from a steeper seat angle

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Price as reviewed:.

The Trek Slash 9.8 XT is an enduro bike with progressive geometry and 29er wheels and 170/160mm of travel, and offers a performance that seriously impressive. Good enough to make it on our list of the best enduro mountain bikes ? Absolutely. It’s good enough to score a  10 out of 10; a rare feat.

Trek Slash 9.8 XT need to know:

• Mino Link geometry adjustment allows for a 27.5in Mullet setup
• KnockBlock 2.0 offers an increases the steering angle from 58º to 72º and can be removed if needed
• A bash guard on the MRP chain guide helps protects the 30t XT chainring
• RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock sports ThruShaft technology to control the 160mm travel

mbr bike test editor putting the Trek Slash 9.8 through its paces

We took the Trek Slash 9.9 XO1 for a first ride when it launched last year, and while the 2022 bike looks remarkably similar, right down to the frame colour of the bike we featured last time, there are several differences. The main one being that the XT equipped bike is £1,500 cheaper and there are changes to the specification that reflect its lower price.

You get a full Shimano XT drivetrain and 4-piston XT brakes, rather than SRAM XO1. You also get a RockShox Zeb Select+ fork rather than the Ultimate, while the Bontrager Line Carbon 30 wheels switch to the alloy version. Downgrades? Yes, but none that should detract from the underlying ride quality of the Slash.

A full Shimano XT drivetrain including cranks

The most important thing is that the OCLV carbon frame remains unchanged, so you still benefit from all of the advances in the frame geometry and suspension that Trek introduced last year. Updates that saw the addition of downtube storage, the head tube angle getting slacker, the seat tube steeper and the reach longer. Trek also made the suspension more progressive, and increased rear travel by 10mm to 160mm. All positive changes then.

Trek Slash 9.8 suspension

Trek has always been a big proponent of proprietary suspension components. As such, the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock on the Slash 9.8 XT features Trek’s ThruShaft technology and it’s the exact same shock that comes on the flagship model. This design eliminates the need for a high pressure IFP (internal floating piston) and in simple terms, this allows for lower breakaway resistance and improved sensitivity. And because the damper shaft passes straight through the shock body, it needs an extender mount and a small hole in the frame to accept the ThruShaft at bottom out.

This might be a cheaper bike but the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock is the exact same shock that comes on the flagship model

Sounds complex? Well it is, but thankfully setting up the suspension on the Slash is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Sag gradients make it simple to dial in the correct air pressure, and in the open setting the shock has three low-compression settings for fine tuning the response to pedal inputs or the style of terrain you’re riding. Also if you ever want to fit an aftermarket shock, that’s still possible as the Slash uses a 230×62.5mm metric shock size, you’ll just need different lower mounting hardware.

Setting up the suspension on the Slash is as easy as 1, 2, 3

Up front the 170mm travel RockShox Zeb Select+ lacks the high speed compression adjuster found on the Ultimate, but you still have the low-speed compression and rebound to fine tune the ride. The burly 38mm chassis definitely adds stiffness and a real sense of security, something that heavier or harder charging riders will really appreciate.

Trek Slash 9.8 components

Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference. Like Trek swapping one of the 10mm headset spacers for two 5mm spacers so you can fine tune the height of the handlebar. It also fitted 170mm crankarms to improve pedal clearance, not that the Slash needs them as we had no issues with pedal strikes with the 175mm cranks on last year’s bike.

The Mino link

So if the low geometry setting is really the default mode, what’s the high setting on the Mino Link for? It should provide just enough clearance to run a 27.5in rear wheel if needed, especially with the 170mm cranks.

Rapid Drive 108 freehub on the Bontrager Line 30 wheelset

And while we’re on the subject of wheels, the Rapid Drive 108 freehub on the Bontrager Line 30 wheelset offers a 3.33º engagement angle, which is almost 7 times faster than the rear hub on the Specialized Stumpy Evo.

The removable Switch lever on the rear axle

Trek has missed a trick with it’s removable 6mm Switch lever on the rear axle though. Yes, it also fits the fork axle but if Trek used a stepped design like Scott has, it could probably add a 5mm allen key and a T25 to the same tool. Why is this important? Well, Trek has the smallest cutaway in the downtube for storage so you can’t pack as much stuff into the frame.

Trek Slash 9.8 performance

The Trek Slash is a deceptive bike. And if it weren’t for the burly RockShox Zeb fork, you’d never guess by looking at the compact carbon frame that it’s a big travel rig designed to tackle the toughest enduro race stages. However, the numbers don’t lie. With the size L Slash sporting a 63.5º head angle and a 1,272mm wheelbase, it has a footprint that guarantees a stable grounding even on unstable terrain.

Don’t let the number fool you, this bike is incredibly capable

And while the 29in wheels can certainly truck over rough terrain with the best of them, make no mistake, the Slash is no monster truck. If anything, it’s tight, reactive ride belies its generous travel. And nowhere is that more apparent than when you stomp on the pedals. This bike simply motors.

It feels more solid than the Stumpy or Jam too, something that will definitely favour heavier riders. At a hair over 15kg with our Maxxis control tyres fitted, you don’t even pay a weight penalty for the extra travel or solidity.

The balanced geometry and low standover allows you to get into all sorts of shapes on the Slash, which makes it easy to stay on top of the bike. Basically you always feel like you’re piloting the Slash, never a passenger. Yes, the downtube storage isn’t as generous as on the Stumpy, but with an extra tool pouch you could easily crame more stuff into the undercarriage.

Downtube storage includes two small bags for organising and stowing essentials

Our only real criticism of the Slash then, is that there’s quite a bit of chain noise. So if you have the legs to push a 32t chainring this would provide some extra clearance between the upper run of the chain and the chainstay. Failing that, you could stick with the stock 30t chainring as add additional rubber protection to key areas of the stays.

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For an enduro bike with progressive geometry, the Trek Slash 9.8 XT is incredibly versatile. Get on the gas and it responds with a sense of urgency that’s usually reserved for shorter travel bikes. Land deep of a drop, or jump, however, and the rear suspension graces you with a featherlight landing. Cool and composed in every situation the Trek Slash is not the outright plushed bike we’ve ever tested, but the suspension response is always proportional and measured, so you never feel under or over-biked. It’s what makes the Slash the ideal choice for anyone looking for that one do-it-all ride.

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The Slash is a classic in Trek’s lineup. Known for its downhill prowess and efficient pedaling platform, the Slash is a pure-bred enduro rig. It’s more aggressive than the Remedy or Fuel EX, made for the rider who wants to pedal to the top, rip the descent, rinse and repeat.

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• Trek Slash 9.8 2019

Bike summary

Bike components.

OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy 1x-specific chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 150mm travel

Suspension Fork

Fox Performance 36 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 160mm travel

RockShox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230mm x 57.5mm

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch

Front Derailleur

Shift levers.

SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

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

Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm

SRAM GX Eagle

Chain Guide

Not included

Bontrager Line, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost 54 tooth Rapid Drive rear

Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately

Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29x2.40?

SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc

Brake Levers

Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree

Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width

Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8? top, 1.5? bottom

Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails

Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm

Bike geometry

About this model.

Slash 9.8 is part of the Trek Slash model. There are 117 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2019 , by clicking on this link .

Model range prices

Trek Slash 8 29 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3679 $ . Trek Slash 9.9 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 7499 $ .

Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.

Enduro bikes average price

If you want to purchase a solid Enduro bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3599 $ . However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Enduro bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.

At the moment of the release date, Trek Slash 9.8 price was 5899 $ . In conclusion, this bike price is 63.91 % higher than the price of the average Enduro bike.

Enduro bikes average weight

If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of an Enduro bike, we get 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs) . A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.

Trek Slash 9.8 it’s weighing 14.06 kg (31 lbs) . At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 1.49% lighter than the average weight of Enduro bikes.

Internal Cable Routing

This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.

Slash 9.8 components

This bike has the Fox Performance Float 36 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 160mm . Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.

Trek Slash 9.8 bike has the RockShox Deluxe RT3 model installed, and has a travel of 150mm . Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.

Wheels size

The wheels on Slash 9.8 are the 29″ carbon type. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.

For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Slash 9.8 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.

Dropper post

Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.

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Trek Slash 9.9

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Weight / M - 13.70 kg / 30.2 lbs (with tubes)

At a glance

Slash 9.9 is the fastest enduro mountain bike in the lineup, so it’s no surprise it’s the go-to ride for the pros of Trek Factory Racing Enduro. Carbon where it counts, FOX Factory fork, Trek’s exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock, fast-rolling carbon 29er wheels, and a SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain make this top-of-the-line ride the undisputed king of enduro.

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"This bike rips"

"This bike ripped–like charged-over-everything-as-fast-as-you-want-without-picking-a-line kind of ripped. Yes, it's a lot of bike, but it's hard to find flaws in a bike that can do so much, so well. "

"The new standard"

"Slash is great everywhere and descends with almost the same confidence as a downhill rig. It's nearly perfect and might just be the new standard by which all others are measured. "

"An unflinching machine"

"Slash's blistering speed and downhill wizardry propelled it to the front of the pack. Slash epitomizes just how capable long-travel 29ers have become."

Specifications

• Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & 1x-specific stays, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 150mm travel
• Fork Fox Factory 36 Float, GRIP2 damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 160mm travel
• Shock RockShox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm
• Wheel Size 29"
• Tires Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝
• Chain SRAM GX Eagle
• Crank SRAM X01 Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount
• Shifters SRAM X01 Eagle, 12 speed
• Brakeset Shimano Deore XT M8020 4-piston hydraulic disc
• Handlebar Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
• Saddle Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails
• Seatpost Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm
• Stem Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree
• Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
• Headset Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

Q: Where to buy a 2019 Trek Slash 9.9?

The 2019 Trek Slash 9.9 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: How much does a 2019 Trek Slash 9.9 weigh?

A 2019 Trek Slash 9.9 weights M - 13.70 kg / 30.2 lbs (with tubes).

Q: What size wheels does the 2019 Trek Slash 9.9 have?

The 2019 Trek Slash 9.9 has 29" wheels.

Q: What size 2019 Trek Slash 9.9 should I get?

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2021 Trek Slash 9.8 XT Gen 5

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.

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Apr 2022 · Alan Muldoon

The Trek Slash 9.8 XT is an enduro bike with progressive geometry and 29er wheels and 170/160mm of travel, and offers a performance that seriously impressive. Good enough to make it on our list of the best enduro mountain bikes? Absolutely. It’s good enough to score a  10 out of 10; a rare feat. Trek Slash 9.8 XT need to know: Mino Link geometry adjustment allows for a 27.5in Mullet setup KnockBlock 2.0 offers an increases the steering angle from 58º to 72º and can be removed if needed A bash guard on the MRP chain guide helps protects the 30t XT chainring RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock sports ThruShaft technology to control the 160mm travel We took the Trek Slash 9.9 XO1 for a first ride when it launched last year, and while the 2022 bike looks remarkably similar, right down to the frame colour of the bike we featured last time, there are several differences. The main one being that the XT equipped bike is £1,500 cheaper and there are changes to the specification that reflect its lower price. You get a full Shimano XT drivetrain and 4-piston XT brakes, rather than SRAM XO1. You also get a RockShox Zeb Select+ fork rather than the Ultimate, while the Bontrager Line Carbon 30 wheels switch to the alloy version. Downgrades? Yes, but none that should detract from the underlying ride quality of the Slash. The most important thing is that the OCLV carbon frame remains unchanged, so you still benefit from all of the advances in the frame geometry and suspension that Trek introduced last year. Updates that saw the addition of downtube storage, the head tube angle getting slacker, the seat tube steeper and the reach longer. Trek also made the suspension more progressive, and increased rear travel by 10mm to 160mm. All positive changes then. Trek Slash 9.8 suspension Trek has always been a big proponent of proprietary suspension components. As such, the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock on the Slash 9.8 XT features Trek’s ThruShaft technology and it’s the exact same shock that comes on the flagship model. This design eliminates the need for a high pressure IFP (internal floating piston) and in simple terms, this allows for lower breakaway resistance and improved sensitivity. And because the damper shaft passes straight through the shock body, it needs an extender mount and a small hole in the frame to accept the ThruShaft at bottom out. Sounds complex? Well it is, but thankfully setting up the suspension on the Slash is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Sag gradients make it simple to dial in the correct air pressure, and in the open setting the shock has three low-compression settings for fine tuning the response to pedal inputs or the style of terrain you’re riding. Also if you ever want to fit an aftermarket shock, that’s still possible as the Slash uses a 230×62.5mm metric shock size, you’ll just need different lower mounting hardware. Setting up the suspension …Continue reading »

Fast, fun and efficient. Tight, reactive ride. Progressive geometry. Versatile, composed. A do-it-all bike

XL would benefit from a steeper seat angle

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July 2021 · Pinkbike Originals

We caught up with Jamie Edmondson to get the details on his new Trek Slash.

Apr 2021 · Robin Weaver

The Slash 8 strikes the perfect balance between a fun and lively feel, and ultimate chaos-calming composure

Easy to ride, very natural feeling geometry

Great kit for the cash

Easy to throw about yet still calm and stable when it needs to be

Seriously impressive suspension

Tyres aren’t the best in damp mud

Mar 2021 · Lydia Tanner

The Trek Slash has been 29-inch-only since 2016, and the 2021 version is evidence of its head start in the big-wheel enduro category.

Superb high-speed stability

Great traction in variable terrain

Supple and generous-feeling suspension

Less maneuverable at slow speeds

A lot of bike to get back up the hill

Riding a bike like the Slash over the winter on the North Shore is a rough test scenario, but Trek's newest long travel trail bike has proven up to the task...

Feb 2021 · McCoy

One Killer Enduro Machine

Feb 2021 · Guy Kesteven

We took the Trek Slash 9.9 X01 to our toughest local trails to see how its new shape and unique shock translate to the real world

Phenomenal rear suspension

Awesome aggro geometry

Precision accuracy

High control cockpit

Internal storage

Efficient pedaling

Threaded BB

Optional steering lock

More confident with switched tires

ZEB fork requires some patience

Deserves better wheels

Short dropper on small sizes

Seriously grounded rather than playful

Starting with a new Trek Slash 8 frameset, fellow Flow Frother Ben has chosen a rather eclectic build kit to complete his unique enduro bike. Read on for a closer look at the parts he's chosen, and a detailed explanation of what's worked well, and what hasn't worked so well.

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