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Trek Slash 9.8 GX Review

Trek Slash 9.8 GX Review

Trek Slash 9.8 GX Review

Price: 7199 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 14,6 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 160 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • strong in the uphills
  • quality frame
  • 25 years warranty
  • with 14,6 kg lighter than comparable bikes
  • there are stronger bikes in the downhill
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Trek Slash 9.8 GX
in stock * 7199€ €3999€
Trek Slash 9.8 GX AXS 2023
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in stock ** 7959€ 3739€
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
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Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Trek Slash 9.8 GX ⬤ in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 8000 €) ⬤.

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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S-Low
M-Low
M/L-Low
L-Low
XL-Low
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
29
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Stack
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621
622
626
635
658
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Reach
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425
450
469
486
516
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Top Tube Length
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585
610
629
649
684
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Seat Tube Length
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395
420
435
450
500
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Seat Tube Angle
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75,6
75,6
75,6
75,6
75,6
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Head Tube Length
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100
100
105
115
140
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Head Tube Angle
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64,1
64,1
64,1
64,1
64,1
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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29
29
29
29
29
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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345
345
345
345
345
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Chainstay Length
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437
437
437
437
437
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Wheelbase
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1197
1222
1243
1264
1305
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Standover Height
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706
744
744
754
774
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Specification
  • Frame Slash Carbon
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x62.5mm
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle
  • Crank SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170 length
  • Cassette SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
  • Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
  • Brake Set SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • Wheel Set Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
  • Tires Front Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''
  • Tires Rear Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''
  • Saddle Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
  • Seat Post Size: S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length; Size: M, M/L, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 440mm length; Size: L, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm t
  • Stem Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length
  • Handle Bar Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width
  • Handle Bar Width 820
  • Head Set Knock Block 2 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

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Expirience with the Trek Slash 9.8 GX

Ludwig Döhl Sometimes the fun is in the details: The Slash 9.8 GX has an integrated storage compartment in the down tube. On the scale, the Slash 9.8 GX with 14,6 kg looks good. Most Enduro in the price range until under 8000 Euro are heavier. The flat 64,1 degree head tube angle of the Trek Slash 9.8 GX gives the rider lots of confidence in challenging terrain. If you want to get ahead efficiently and quickly, you will welcome the sporty riding position. On the downhill, however, the Trek Slash 9.8 GX is left in the dust by its competitors. An important point at the end: The sporty orientation makes the Trek Enduro a real mountain goat in the Enduros. With 25 years warranty, you can not go wrong.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.

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