Details
Slash 8 is an aluminum enduro mountain bike with fast-rolling 29er wheels, a 160mm RockShox fork, and Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock. Smart spec, high-end suspension, and the burly Alpha Aluminum frame make Slash 8 a high-value ride for enduro racers and all-around trail rippers who want a bike that can rail sketchy descents faster than anyone else in their crew.
It's right for you if...
You're a mountain biker's mountain biker, and you want a big bike with big wheels to roll over big things that get between you and the next big hit. This bike is both fully capable of handling enduro races, and a whole lot of fun on rowdy trails.
The tech you get
A trail-tough Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, a 160mm RockShox Yari RC fork, and a RockShox Deluxe shock with Trek's ultra-responsive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft damper. Plus, a SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain, a Bontrager Line dropper post, and Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for fast engagement.
The final word
Slash 8 puts serious enduro performance within reach with smart choices on spec that won't empty your wallet. The Alpha Aluminum frame, burly suspension, and 1x12 Eagle drivetrain make for a ride that's equally at home on the race course and on a big, backwoods session.
Why you'll love it
- RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
- Mino Link lets you adjust the geometry, so you get both an enduro race bike and an ultra-capable trail bike in one
- 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
- Slash was awarded Mountain Bike of the Year by Pinkbike
Specs
Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, ISCG 05, 150mm travel |
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Fork | RockShox Yari RC, DebonAir, Motion Control RC damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 160mm travel |
Headset | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8? top, 1.5" bottom |
Rear Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm |
Axles | Front: 110 x 15mmRear: 148 x 12mm |
Rims/Wheels | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately |
Tires | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40" |
Crankset | Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB |
Chainrings | 32T Direct Mount |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50T, 12 speed |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
Handlebars | Bontrager Line, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780 width |
Tape/Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
Stem | Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree |
Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc |
Brakes | SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails |
Seat Post | Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm |
* Subject to change without notice.