2023 Slash 9.8 XT Gen 5 29 Bike
Slash 9.8 is a carbon enduro mountain bike built to handle big hits, rail corners and rip down the mountain faster than you ever thought possible. Ultra-stiff and ultra-tough carbon frame, carbon wheels and the most refined suspension tech from RockShox make this long-travel 29er a worthy contender for any dedicated rider and enduro podium.
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FEATURES:
- Internal Frame Storage: Simplifies the ability to carry ride essentials without the need for a pack, enhancing convenience during your journey
- Active Braking Pivot: Allows engineers to fine-tune suspension reactions to acceleration and braking forces independently, offering enhanced control when needed most
- Replaceable Down Tube Guards: Protect the underside of the frame from rock strikes, trail debris, and shuttle vehicles, ensuring durability and minimizing damage worries
- Trek’s Mountain-Specific Carbon Fiber: Utilizes tougher carbon with unique materials, lay-up procedures, advanced engineering, and higher standards of testing, ensuring durability and performance
- Shimano XT Groupset: Trusted by generations of mountain bikers worldwide, offering reliable shifting, superior braking, intuitive maintenance, and high performance for various trails and riding conditions
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SPECIFICATIONS:
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Frameset
- Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, featuring internal storage, a 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, and 160 mm travel
- Fork: RockShox ZEB Select+, equipped with DebonAir spring, Charger 3 RC2 damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, and 170 mm travel
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, measuring 230 mm x 62.5 mm
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Wheels
- Front Wheel: Bontrager Line Elite 30, constructed from OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, featuring Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, and 29″ diameter
- Rear Wheel: Bontrager Line Elite 30, made of OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, equipped with Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, and 29″ diameter
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Drivetrain
- Shifter: Shimano XT M8100, providing 12-speed performance
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, featuring a long cage for precise shifting
- Crank: Shimano XT M8120, with 30T, 55 mm chain line, and 170 mm length
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Components
- Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, featuring austenite rails and a width of 138 mm
- Seatpost: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, available with 100 mm travel (Size: S), 150 mm travel (Size: M, ML), 170 mm travel (Size: L), or 200 mm travel (Size: XL), featuring MaxFlow, internal routing, and a diameter of 34.9 mm
- Handlebar: Bontrager Line Pro, constructed from OCLV Carbon, with a 35 mm diameter, 27.5 mm rise, and 820 mm width
- Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Pro, featuring alloy lock-on design
- Stem: Bontrager Line Pro, designed with a 35 mm diameter, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree rise, and 35 mm length
- Headset: Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, featuring a 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, and 1-1/8″ top, 1.5″ bottom
- Brake: Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
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Weight
- M – 14.70 kg / 32.41 lbs
- Weight Limit: Maximum total weight limit of 136 kg (300 lb) for the bike, rider, and cargo
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For more information, visit Trek’s website