The Slash 9.8 is our best enduro race bike. A lightweight and ultra-stiff OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock and a host of high-performance parts make this 29er mountain bike the undisputed king of enduro.
It's right for you if...
You're a serious enduro racer, and you're looking for a top-of-the-line 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 stout OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, a FOX 36 Float 160 mm fork and 150 mm RockShox Deluxe RT3 rear shock featuring Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft damper. Plus, a SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain with a 50-tooth cog and Bontrager LINE Elite wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub for instant engagement and quick acceleration when you need it most.
The final word
This is a beast of mountain bike. The tough OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and top-of-the-line spec make Slash 9.8 our fastest enduro bike ever. 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 has all the latest tech that adds up to a great ride, like a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub, Mino Link adjustable geometry and a SRAM Eagle 1x12 drivetrain for efficiency and speed in a simple package
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
Frameset
Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and seatstay, 1x-specific alloy chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 150mm travel
Front suspension: Fox Performance 36 Float, GRIP 3-position damper, E2 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, 230x57.5 mm
Wheels
Wheels: Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 108T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately
Tires: Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength side walls, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝
Drivetrain
Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Rear derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
Crank: SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync w/MRP AMG V2 chain guide
Bottom bracket: PF92
Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle
Pedals: Not included
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seatpost: Bontrager Drop Line, internal routing, 31.6 mm (15.5: 100 mm/17.5 & 18.5: 125 mm/19.5 & 21.5: 150 mm)
Handlebar: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Stem: Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35 mm, 0-degree, 50 mm length
Grips: Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on
Headset: Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom
Brakeset: SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc
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