Trek Slash 8 Gen 6
Details
Slash 8 is an enduro mountain bike that's built for pressing the send button again and again. It's built on a high-pivot platform with 170mm of front and rear travel that boosts traction for punchy climb stages and keeps stability a priority when you point it straight down. A mixed setup with a 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheel keeps handling playful, and it comes equipped with a Shimano XT drivetrain for clean shifts no matter where you ride.
- 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
- It comes ready to roll with a mixed wheel setup that gives you a fast-rolling 29-inch front hoop and a stiff, yet nimble 27.5-inch rear wheel, and it can be set up as a 29er for more speed
- You can tweak Slash for how and where you ride with Mino Link, adjustable leverage rate, and add an adjustable-angle headset (not included)
- Internal storage gives you a spot to stash tools and snacks, and it's available on all models
| Frame size number | 15.5 | 17.5 | 18.5 | 19.5 | 21.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame size letter | S | M | ML | L | XL |
| A — Seat tube (cm) | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43.5 | 47 |
| B — Seat tube angle | 74.0° | 73.8° | 73.8° | 73.8° | 73.8° |
| Effective seat tube angle | 78.1° | 77.8° | 77.3° | 77.1° | 76.7° |
| C — Head tube length (cm) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| D — Head angle (cm) | 63.5° | 63.3° | 63.3° | 63.3° | 63.3° |
| E — Effective top tube (cm) | 54.8 | 57.8 | 60.5 | 62.8 | 65.8 |
| F — Bottom bracket height (cm) | 35.2 | 35.1 | 35.1 | 35.1 | 35.1 |
| G — Bottom bracket drop (cm) | 1 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| H — Chainstay length (cm) | 42.9 | 42.9 | 43.4 | 43.4 | 43.9 |
| I — Offset (cm) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| J — Trail (cm) | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| K — Wheelbase (cm) | 119.5 | 122.4 | 125.3 | 127.8 | 131.2 |
| L — Standover (cm) | 72.7 | 76.6 | 76.6 | 76.7 | 76.8 |
| M — Frame reach (cm) | 43 | 44.8 | 46.8 | 48.8 | 51.3 |
| N — Frame stack (cm) | 58.8 | 62.3 | 63.2 | 64.1 | 65.9 |
| Frame Size | Rider Height (in) | Rider Height (cm) | Rider Inseam (in) | Rider Inseam (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 5'1" - 5'5" | 155 - 165 | 29" - 31" | 74 - 78 |
| Medium | 5'5" - 5'9" | 165 - 176 | 31" - 33" | 79 - 83 |
| Medium/Large | 5'8" - 5'11" | 173 - 180 | 32" - 34" | 81 - 86 |
| Large | 5'10" - 6'2" | 177 - 188 | 33" - 35" | 84 - 89 |
| X-Large | 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 195 | 35" - 36" | 89 - 91 |
Specs
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, magnesium rocker link, ISCG 05, Active Braking Pivot, UDH, 148x12mm thru axle, 170mm travel |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt-X axle, 170mm travel |
| Rear Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 230mm x 65mm |
| Wheels |
Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Rims |
Front: Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50'' Rear: Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50'' |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 165mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Cassette/Freewheel | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper |
| Rotors | Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Tape/Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length |
| Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| Seatpost |
Size S: Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 310mm length Size M, M/L, L, XL: Bontrager Line Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 450mm length |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
| Accessories & Extras | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| Marianas Blue / Small / 29-inch front / 27.5-inch rear | 745889385960 | 5302800 |
| Marianas Blue / Medium / 29-inch front / 27.5-inch rear | 745889365047 | 5302801 |
| Marianas Blue / Medium/Large / 29-inch front / 27.5-inch rear | 745889385984 | 5302802 |
| Marianas Blue / Large / 29-inch front / 27.5-inch rear | 745889365030 | 5302803 |
| Marianas Blue / X-Large / 29-inch front / 27.5-inch rear | 745889365023 | 5302804 |
| Plasma Grey Pearl / Small / 29-inch front / 27.5-inch rear | 745889385946 | 5302805 |
| Plasma Grey Pearl / Medium / 29-inch front / 27.5-inch rear | 745889385977 | 5302806 |
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