Trek Slash 9.8 GX AXS Mountain Bike 2021
Fast, efficient and confidence-inspiring, the Trek Slash 9.8 GX AXS Mountain Bike is a heavy-hitting enduro race platform that delivers unwavering performance on the world’s rowdiest terrain. Featuring an ultralight carbon frame construction and revised geometry, this latest edition of the Slash couples the monster-trucking abilities of a 160mm platform with pinpoint precision. A high-end specification ensures this model is race-ready and includes a fully wireless SRAM GX AXS drivetrain for near-telepathic shifting.
Longer, lower and slacker, the Slash ticks all the boxes for riders looking to push their boundaries in the backcountry or bike park. 29” wheels offer fast-rolling performance, even over technical terrain, and increases traction through loose corners. Although long in reach, this bike retains a lively ride character, ensuring you’ll never feel overbiked. Internal downtube storage allows you to ditch the backpack, and the adjustable geometry permits simple changes to the BB height and head angle.
Trek’s attention to detail shines through on the Slash, with tidy frame details such as a removable Knock Block system and full downtube protection helping to safeguard the stiff carbon frame. Carbon Bontrager Line 30 wheels deliver instantaneous acceleration, owing to their low weight and 108t Rapid Drive engagement, and tubeless Bontrager tyres provide unrivalled traction. The burly RockShox ZEB Select+ is stiff through rough terrain and uses its 170mm of suspension travel to iron out rock gardens, whilst the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate uses ThruShaft technology for ultimate sensitivity.
Highlights
- Full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with Mino Link adjustable geometry
- 170mm RockShox Zeb Select+ fork offers supreme big-hit performance
- 160mm of rear travel with a Thru Shaft RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate offers plenty of adjustability and tuning options
- Removable Knock Block has a bigger steering angle to keep cables and hoses safe without sacrificing the turning radius
- A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
- Trek added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage
- A fully wireless SRAM GX AXS groupset offers state of the art shifting performance
- Wider seat tube, wider dropper – the 34.9mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster
Technical Specification
| Frame | Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9 mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160mm travel |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel |
| Rear Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x62.5mm |
| Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-Compatible 0-degree, 35mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Front Brake | SRAM Code R hydraulic disc, four-piston hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Code R hydraulic disc, four-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Code R hydraulic disc |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12-speed |
| Shift Levers | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52t, 12-speed |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T, Boost (55 mm chainline) |
| Front Wheel | Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless-Ready, 6-bolt, Boost 110, 15mm thru-axle |
| Rear Wheel | Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost 148, 12mm thru-axle |
| Front Tyre | Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless-Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40" |
| Rear Tyre | Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless-Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40" |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm |
| Pedals | Available to be purchased separately |
| Tubeless kit | 2 x Bontrager TLR valve, 50mm, Bontrager TLR sealant |
| Manufacturer's Claimed Weight | 14.54kg (size M) |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
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