![]() ![]() The new Slash gets a 10-millimeter bump in travel from last year’s version, now sporting 160mm in the rear, and 170mm in the front. It should be efficient enough to handle steep and long climbs, without making so many durability compromises that it falls apart when you drop down the backside. It should be something that feels burly, yet fast. Long before Trek began building a bike called the Slash, riders have been fascinated with the notion of building a bike with the capabilities of a downhill sled and a cross country climber in one. Soon after that facility was built, Trek began work on developing their Active Braking Pivot suspension design, and a new exciting line of mountain bikes came to the trails. That all changed about a decade ago when Trek got sick of being “Your dad’s bike brand,” and invested in a new R&D facility in the mountains near Santa Clarita, Southern California. ![]() They were what you would expect from a brand that was designing their product in the midwest, a place that is completely absent of any mountains with real elevation to speak of. Their mountain bikes were truly lackluster. There was a time when Trek Bicycles was best known for building a ton of family bikes and a few high end roadie machines for the likes of Lance and his crew. TranzX JD-YSP39 dropper, internal routing, 34.The latest Trek Slash throws fuel on the fire of awesome Trek mountain bikes. Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom TranzX JD-YSP39 dropper, internal routing, 34.9mm Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boostīontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 230圆2.5mmīontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost 110 front, Boost 148 rearīontrager XR5 29x2.60" front, XR4 29x2.40" rear, Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi RockShox Lyrik RC, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel M - 15.04 kg / 33.15 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)Īlpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, s ****NOTE: This bike is available for purchase online, but must Wider seat tube, wider dropper – the 34.9 mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster.New, removable Knock Block has a bigger steering angle to keep cables and hoses safe without sacrificing turning radius.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.We added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage.A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear.The aluminium frame, burly suspension, and 1x12 Eagle drive train makes for a ride that's equally at home on the race course and on a big, backwoods session. Slash 8 puts serious enduro performance within reach with smart choices on spec that won't empty your wallet. Plus, a SRAM GX Eagle drive train with an extra-low 52-tooth gear and complete tubeless Line Comp 30 wheels. You might enter some enduro races, but you mostly just want to rail sketchy descents faster than anyone else in your crew.Īn aluminium frame built for harsh riding with a threaded bottom bracket, dual down tube guards, Knock Block 2.0 and 160 mm of travel with a RockShox Super Deluxe shock for long descents and 170 mm RockShox Lyrik RC fork. You want a big bike with big wheels to roll over big things and send big hits. An aluminium frame with fresh new tech and tough alloy wheels push this bike into the sweet spot for all-around rippers. Slash 8 is an enduro mountain bike that rolls on fast 29er wheels and floats on plush RockShox suspension with SRAM's newest GX Eagle handling drive train duties.
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