Trek Slash 9.8 XT Di2 Gen 6 Mountain Bike

Slash 9.8 is a carbon enduro mountain bike that never shies away from breathtaking descents. Built with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and high-pivot suspension with 170mm of travel, it glides over rough terrain with all the traction needed for wall rides and the toughest climbs.

• Shimano XT Di2 M8250 drivetrain
• Shimano XT M8200 for confident braking in all conditions
• RockShox ZEB Select+ fork, 170 mm
• OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, 170mm
• Claimed weight M - 16.63 kg

Highlights

• High-pivot suspension: Slash's main pivot encourages the rear axle to move backwards as the suspension compresses, allowing the rear wheel to move with the force of impacts and get over them faster. Slash is exceptionally smooth on the trail, maintains more momentum and delivers incredible traction.
• Keep pedal kickback in check: Slash's oversized upper idler pulley not only eliminates the pedal kickback caused by the high pivot, but its size and position also provide the right amount of anti-squat to improve pedalling efficiency. The lower pulley frees the derailleur from chain tension for smoother shifting and improved suspension performance.
• Mixed wheels: The 29" front wheel rolls over obstacles like a bulldozer, while the 27.5" rear wheel is ready to let loose. Want the speed of a 29er?
• Improved storage compartment: Its plastic parts are made from recycled materials.

Technical specifications

• Weight: M - 16.63 kg / 36.67 lbs (with TLR sealant, without inner tubes)
• Weight limit: This model has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136kg.
• Maximum fork travel: 190mm (606mm axle to crown), S: 190mm (587mm axle to crown)
• Rotor size: Maximum brake rotor size - Frame: 220mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer
• Maximum tyre size: Frame: 2.50", Fork: see manufacturer

Trek was founded in 1976 in Waterloo, Wisconsin, by Dick Burke and Bevil Hogg and is still based in the same city today. It makes road, mountain, gravel, city and electric bikes to support different ways of riding. Its story began in a barn, with 904 steel touring frames produced in its first year.