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2021 Trek Slash 9.8 GX Bike (discontinued)
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2023 Trek Slash 8 Bike (discontinued)
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Intended Use |
Enduro / All-Mountain
Freeride / Bike Park
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Enduro / All-Mountain
Freeride / Bike Park
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| Rider |
Unisex
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Unisex
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| Sizes and Geometry |
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| Reach |
521mm, 516mm
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521mm, 516mm
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| Top Tube Length |
683mm, 684mm
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683mm, 684mm
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| Stack |
654mm, 658mm
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654mm, 658mm
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| Head Tube Angle |
64.6°,
64.1°
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64.6°,
64.1°
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| Head Tube Length |
140mm
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140mm
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| Seat Tube Angle |
76.1°, 75.6°
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76.1°, 75.6°
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| Seat Tube Length |
500mm
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500mm
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| Bottom Bracket Height |
352mm, 345mm
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352mm (22mm drop), 345mm (29mm drop)
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| Chainstay Length |
435mm, 437mm
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435mm, 437mm
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| Wheelbase |
1304mm, 1305mm
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1304mm, 1305mm
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| Standover |
779mm, 773mm
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780mm, 774mm
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| Sizes Additional Info |
Bottom bracket drop: 22mm, 29mm
Trail: 130mm, 134mm Multiple values represent geometry with Mino Link in High and Low positions, respectively |
Geometry adjustable via Mino Link flip chip in rear rocker link pivot.
All specifications listed are with 170mm travel fork with 43mm offset. |
| Wheel Size |
29"
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29"
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| Frame Material |
Carbon Fiber
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Aluminum
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| Frame Material Details |
OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays with Carbon Armor chainstay guard and dual-density full-length downtube guard, magnesium rocker link
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Alpha Platinum Aluminum, magnesium rocker link; molded shuttle guard, down tube, and chainstay protection
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| Rear Travel |
160mm
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160mm
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| Rear Shock |
Custom RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, improved standard shim damper, numeric rebound, oversized thermal compensator, tunable open setting, 230x62.5mm
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RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 230mm x 62.5mm
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| Fork |
RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost 110, 15mm Maxle Stealth
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RockShox ZEB Select, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, 38mm stanchions, 44mm offset, Maxle Stealth thru-axle
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| Fork Travel |
170mm
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170mm
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| Head Tube Diameter |
Tapered
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Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom
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| Headset |
Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72° radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
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Trek Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72° radius rotation limiter (includes infinite radius chip), sealed cartridge bearings
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| Handlebar | ||
| Stem |
Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm length, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0° rise
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Bontrager Elite, 35mm length, 0° rise, 35mm bar clamp
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| Grips |
Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
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Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
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| Brakes |
SRAM G2 RSC 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180mm/200mm SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge rotors
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SRAM Code R, 4-piston, SRAM CenterLine 6-bolt round-edge rotors (200mm front, 180mm rear)
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| Brake Levers |
SRAM G2 RSC
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SRAM Code R
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| Drivetrain |
1x
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1x
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| Shifters |
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
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SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
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| Front Derailleur |
None – 1x only
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None
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| Rear Derailleur |
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
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SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
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| ISCG Tabs |
ISCG 05
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ISCG05
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| Chainguide |
None included
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None
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| Cranks |
Truvativ Descendant 6K Eagle, DUB, length: 170mm (S), 175mm (M-XL)
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SRAM X1 Eagle DUB, 170mm length
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| Chainrings |
30 tooth steel, Boost (55mm chainline)
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SRAM X1 Eagle, 30 tooth, steel
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| Bottom Bracket |
SRAM DUB, 73mm, BSA threaded
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SRAM DUB, 73mm English/BSA theaded
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| Pedals |
None included
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None
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| Chain |
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
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SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
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| Cassette |
SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-52 tooth, 12-speed
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SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth
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| Rims |
Bontrager Line Elite 30 wheelset – OCLV Mountain Carbon, tubeless ready
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Bontrager Line Comp 30, tubeless ready
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| Hubs |
Bontrager Line Elite 30 wheelset – Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost 148 rear, Boost 110 front
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Bontrager alloy, sealed bearings, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with Rapid Drive 108 freehub and XD driver
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| Spokes |
Bontrager Line Elite 30 wheelset
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Bontrager Line Comp wheelset
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| Tires |
Bontrager SE5 29"x2.60" front, SE4 29"x2.40" rear, Team Issue, tubeless ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 TPI
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Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, aramid bead, 120 TPI, tubeless ready, 29" x 2.5"
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| Saddle |
Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
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Bontrager Arvada, hollow CrMo rails, 138mm width
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| Seatpost |
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, travel: 100mm (S), 150mm (M, M/L), 170mm (L), 200mm (XL)
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TranzX JD-YSP39 dropper
Drop: 100mm (SM), 150mm (MD/ML), 170mm (LG/XL) |
| Seatpost Diameter |
34.9mm
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34.9mm
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| Seatpost Clamp |
Standard single bolt
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Single bolt
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| Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions |
Boost 12mm x 148mm
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148x12mm Boost
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| Max. Tire Size |
29"x2.50"
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29" x 2.5"
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| Bottle Cage Mounts |
Yes – one inside front triangle plus integrated storage in downtube
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One inside front triangle
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| Colors |
Lithium Grey, Factory Orange/Carbon Smoke, or Carbon Blue Smoke
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Pennyflake, Matte Hex Blue
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| Warranty |
Lifetime for main frame and swing arms to the original owner
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Lifetime frame and wheels; 2 years Trek/Bontrager parts, suspension linkage components, and paint/decals
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| Weight |
31 lb 12.8 oz (14,424 g)
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34 lb 2.7 oz (15,500 g)
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| Miscellaneous |
Internal storage in downtube with Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
Mino Link adjustable with High and Low positions Knock Block 2.0 with increased turning radius from 58° to 72° Control Freak internal routing Shuttle friendly dual-density full-length downtube guard Downtube clearance for fork crown New suspension layout from the previous generation Project One customizable |
• ABP (Active Braking Pivot) rear suspension design
• Geometry adjustable via Mino Link flip chip in rear rocker link pivot • Knock Block 2.0 steerer stop • Internal frame storage via quick-access latch under bottle cage mounts • Control Freak internal cable routing • Includes Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag • Includes Bontrager TLR tubeless rim strips, valve stems, and sealant • Weight given for size MD set up tubeless |
| Price |
Stock build and colors: $5,999.99
Project One customized: $6,499.99
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$4,299.99
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