It's right for you if...
You're a serious enduro racer, and you're looking for a high-performance 29er with a premium parts group that throws down on technical descents and then flies back up the mountain to do it all again.
The tech you get
A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, a RockShox Lyrik Select Plus 160 mm fork with Charger 2 RC2 damper and 150 mm of rear travel with a RockShox Deluxe RT3 shock with Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft damper. Plus, a SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain, Bontrager Line Elite dropper post, Bontrager Line Pro carbon bars and Bontrager Line Carbon 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub for quick acceleration when you need it most.
The final word
This is a beast of a mountain bike. The tough OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, Bontrager carbon wheels and high-end spec make Slash 9.8 a ridiculously fast enduro bike. It's so stable and responsive that the faster you go, the better it rides. If you're still on the fence about 29ers in rough stuff, Slash will make you a believer.
Why you'll love it
- The Slash 9.8 is like a mini DH bike: it has the capability of a downhill bike without the downhill weight
- RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
- It's equally at home between the tape and in the rugged wild – Yes, Slash is a race bike, but it's ridiculously fun on gnarly trail rides, too
- Mino Link lets you adjust the geometry, so you get both an enduro race bike and an ultra-capable trail bike in one
- Control Freak Cable Management allows you to run any combination of cables exactly the way you want, while still giving you sleek looks and protecting your cables against unnecessary wear
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| *Frame | Size: S, L, XL 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 |
|---|---|
| Size: M OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 150 mm travel |
|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select Plus, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RC damper, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3, DebonAir spring, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5 mm |
| Front Wheel | Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
|---|---|
| Rear Wheel | Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Rear Skewer | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| *Tire | 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" |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| *Crank | Size: S Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 170 mm length |
| Size: M, L, XL Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 175 mm length |
|
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width |
|---|---|
| *Seatpost | Size: S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 340 mm length |
| Size: M Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 400mm length |
|
| Size: L Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length |
|
| Size: XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480mm length |
|
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 50 mm length |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Brake | SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc, 200 mm front rotor, 180 mm rear rotor |
| Brake Rotor | SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180mm |
- Weight
- M - 13.47 kg / 29.7 lbs (with tubes)
- Weight limit
- This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
COLOUR: MATTE CARBON/VOODOO BLACK
Sizing & fit
Proper bike fit is essential for best performance and comfort. Any size and geometry measurements shown on trekbikes.com are for general comparison purposes only. To find your perfect fit, visit an authorised Trek retailer, where an expert skilled at sizing will help you find the appropriate bike and size for your individual needs.
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Frame size number | Frame size letter | Geometry position | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | Effective seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | F — Bottom bracket height | G — Bottom bracket drop | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.5 | S | High | 39.4 | 64.8° | 74.1° | 10.0 | 65.6° | 58.9 | 35.2 | 2.1 | 43.3 | 5.1 | 11.4 | 117.1 | 75.7 | 41.6 | 60.8 |
| 15.5 | S | Low | 39.4 | 64.3° | 73.6° | 10.0 | 65.1° | 59.1 | 34.5 | 2.8 | 43.5 | 5.1 | 11.7 | 117.2 | 75.1 | 41.0 | 61.2 |
| 17.5 | M | High | 41.9 | 64.8° | 74.1° | 10.0 | 65.6° | 60.4 | 35.2 | 2.1 | 43.3 | 5.1 | 11.4 | 118.6 | 75.9 | 43.1 | 60.8 |
| 17.5 | M | Low | 41.9 | 64.3° | 73.6° | 10.0 | 65.1° | 60.6 | 34.5 | 2.8 | 43.5 | 5.1 | 11.7 | 118.7 | 75.3 | 42.5 | 61.2 |
| 19.5 | L | High | 47.0 | 64.8° | 74.1° | 11.0 | 65.6° | 63.5 | 35.2 | 2.1 | 43.3 | 5.1 | 11.4 | 121.9 | 77.0 | 45.9 | 61.8 |
| 19.5 | L | Low | 47.0 | 64.3° | 73.6° | 11.0 | 65.1° | 63.7 | 34.5 | 2.8 | 43.5 | 5.1 | 11.7 | 121.9 | 76.4 | 45.3 | 62.2 |
| 21.5 | XL | High | 52.1 | 64.8° | 74.1° | 12.5 | 65.6° | 66.1 | 35.2 | 2.1 | 43.3 | 5.1 | 11.4 | 124.7 | 78.1 | 48.1 | 63.1 |
| 21.5 | XL | Low | 52.1 | 64.3° | 73.6° | 12.5 | 65.1° | 66.3 | 34.5 | 2.8 | 43.5 | 5.1 | 11.7 | 124.8 | 77.5 | 47.5 | 63.5 |