Slash 9.8 is a carbon enduro mountain bike built to handle big hits, rail corners and get you both down and up the mountain faster than you ever thought possible. Lightweight and ultra-stiff OCLV Mountain Carbon, carbon wheels, Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock, and a host of high-performance parts make this 29er mountain bike a worthy contender for any enduro podium.
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 160mm fork with plush DebonAir spring and Charger 2.1 RC damper and 150mm of rear travel with a RockShox Deluxe RT3 shock with Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft damper. Plus, a Shimano XT 1x12 drivetrain and Shimano SLX 4-piston brakes, 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
Frameset
Frame: 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
Wheels
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, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Rear Skewer: Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
*Tire: Size: M
Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40"
Size: M
Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60"
Drivetrain
Shifter: Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
Crank: Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 175 mm length
Bottom Bracket: Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit
Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
Seatpost: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 400mm 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: Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Brake Rotor: Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Weight
Weight
M - 13.83 kg / 30.49 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).
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Bike and frame weights are based on Trek pre-production painted frames at the time of publication. Weights may vary in final production
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