Slash 9.8 is a carbon enduro mountain bike that doesnt back down from hair-raising descents. Its built with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and 170mm high-pivot suspension for gobbling up boulders and keeping traction on point on wall rides and punchy climbs. A 29 front and 27.5 rear wheel keep handling playful, while an upgraded RockShox suspension package holds up to anything you can throw at it. To top it all off, you get ultra-smooth and fast shifts from a 12-speed Shimano XT Di2 wireless drivetrain.
- You get upgrades that really matter, like Shimanos new XT Di2 wireless drivetrain thats insanely robust and precise, and a RockShox suspension package
- Its high-pivot suspension gives you insane control for hairy descents, while carefully tuned anti-squat and oversized pulleys make pedaling astonishingly efficient
- The long, 170mm/170mm front and rear travel is more than enough for stomping big jumps and cleaning rock gardens
- OCLV Mountain Carbon frame keeps your ride light, stiff in all the right places, and smooth and quiet through the chunder
- It comes ready to roll with a mixed wheel setup that gives you a fast-rolling 29 front hoop and stiff, yet nimble 27.5 rear wheel, and can be set up as a 29er for more speed
High-pivot suspension
Slashs high main pivot allows the axle to move rearward as the suspension compresses, so the back wheel moves with the force from bumps and gets out of the way faster. On the trail, it feels ultra-smooth while maintaining more momentum with insane traction.
Curb the kickback
Slashs oversized upper idler not only eliminates the pedal kickback caused by high pivot, but its size and position also give you just the right amount of anti-squat for efficient pedaling. The lower idler takes chain tension off the derailleur so you get smoother shifting and suspension performance.
Mixed wheel size
You get a 29″ front wheel for monster truckin over stuff, with a smaller 27.5″ wheel out back for getting rowdy. Want full 29er speed? Just swap the lower shock mount (sold separately) to lower BB height for running a faster wheel out back.
Improved internal storage
Slashs storage door is bigger, easier to use, and the plastic parts are all made from recycled materials.
Adjust the suss for full send
Adjust leverage rate with just a flip of a chip. Ride it in the Less progressive setting for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails with square-edge bumps. Flip it to More progressive when youre hitting big features and dont want to bottom-out, or when you want to run a coil shock.
Slack or steep, the choice is yours
Install angle adjust headset cups (sold separately) to tweak the head tube angle a degree steeper or slacker to your liking all without impacting your bottom bracket height.
| Frame |
OCLV Mountain Carbon, high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, alloy rocker link, ISCG 05, Active Braking Pivot, UDH, 148x12mm thru axle, 170mm travel |
| Fork |
RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel |
| Shock |
RockShox Vivid Select+, 230mm x 65mm |
| Wheel Front |
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29 |
| Wheel Rear |
Bontrager Line Comp 30, High Strength 6000 Series Aluminum rim, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5 // Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5 |
| Tire |
Bontrager Brevard RSL SE, Tubeless Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5×2.5 // Bontrager Brevard RSL SE, Tubeless Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29×2.5 |
| Tire Part |
Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Skewer Rear |
Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Shifter |
Shimano XT Di2 M8250, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur |
Shimano XT M8250, long cage |
| Crank |
Shimano XT 8200, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Bottom Bracket |
Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette |
Shimano XT M8200, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain |
Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Brake |
Shimano XT M8200 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake Rotor |
Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203mm |
| Saddle |
Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
| Seatpost |
Bontrager Line Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 515mm length |
| Handlebar |
Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Stem |
Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length |
| Grips |
Trek Line Pro, lock on |
| Battery |
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Geometry Chart
| B B Drop |
2.7 |
| B B Height |
35.1 |
| Chainstay Length |
43.9 |
| Eff Seat Tube Angle |
76.7 |
| Eff Top Tube |
65.8 |
| Frame Reach |
51.3 |
| Frame Size Letter |
XL |
| Frame Size Number |
21.5 |
| Frame Stack |
65.9 |
| Head Angle |
63.3 |
| Head Tube Length |
14 |
| Offset |
4.3 |
| Seat Tube |
47 |
| Seat Tube Angle |
73.8 |
| Standover |
76.8 |
| Trail |
14.3 |
| Wheelbase |
131.2 |
| Wheel Size |
29″/27.5″ |
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