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Trek Slash 9.9

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Size / 15.5", 21.5"

Weight / 12.36

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Specifications

• Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, ABP, Full Floater, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, Carbon Armor, BB95, ISCG 05, 160mm travel
• Fork Fox Factory Float 36, Fox Factory 36 Talas, FIT4 3-position damper w/open adjust, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR, 120mm/160mm travel
• Wheels Bontrager Line Elite Tubeless Ready, TLR strips, Stacked Lacing, Rapid Drive, 15mm front, 142x12 rear
• Wheel Size 27.5"
• Tires Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 120tpi, aramid bead, 27.5x2.35"
• Chain Shimano Dura-Ace, Shimano HG900
• Crank Shimano XTR, Shimano XTR, 32T
• Bottom Bracket BB95
• Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR, Shimano XTR, Shadow Plus
• Shifters Shimano XTR, Shimano XTR, 11 speed
• Brakeset Shimano XTR, Shimano XTR Trail hydraulic disc
• Handlebar Bontrager Rhythm Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
• Saddle Bontrager Evoke 3, hollow titanium rails
• Seatpost RockShox Reverb Stealth, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset
• Stem Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 0 degree
• Grips Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on
• Headset FSA IS-2 carbon, E2, sealed alloy cartridge

Q: How much is a 2017 Trek Slash 9.9?

A 2017 Trek Slash 9.9 is typically priced around $7,999 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

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The 2017 Trek Slash 9.9 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: How much does a 2017 Trek Slash 9.9 weigh?

A 2017 Trek Slash 9.9 weights 12.36.

Q: What size wheels does the 2017 Trek Slash 9.9 have?

The 2017 Trek Slash 9.9 has 27.5" wheels.

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2017 Trek Slash 9.9 29 Race Shop Limited (discontinued)

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Review by Joel Harwood // Photos by Peter Wojnar

When Trek debuted the Slash in 2012, their Active Braking Pivot and Full Floater suspension technologies were considered by many to be ahead of the time. The Slash received a number of refinements over the years, but never created significant waves in the all-mountain category. Fast forward to today and the Slash has grown 29-inch wheels, shifted a few degrees here and there, abandoned the Full Floater, and is now being hailed by many to be the benchmark of what a modern enduro bike should be. We’ve been aboard the Slash 29 since late summer, endured a heinously wet fall, and are still smashing out miles now that the snow line is dropping to the valley. Our Slash 9.9 Race Shop Limited (RSL) has seen numerous laps in the Whistler Bike Park, all-day epics, quick jaunts, and even a day of getting schooled by members of Canada’s National BMX Team just for kicks. Read on to find out whether the new Slash is truly the "undisputed king of the mountain."

Slash 9.9 29 RSL Highlights

• OLCV Mountain Carbon main frame – MTB specific carbon designed to retain strength even after an impact
• 29-inch wheels with2.6-inch tire clearance (plus size tires not compatible)
• 150mm (5.9-inches) of rear wheel travel // 160/130mm (6.3/5.1-inches) adjustable fork travel
• EVO suspension link
• Fixed lower shock mount
• Metric 230x57.5mm shock sizing
• Active Braking Pivot (ABP) – Patented concentric pivot design to keep rear suspension active under braking forces
• E2 tapered head tube
• Control Freak internal routing – Simple, clean, and quiet cable management
• 1X drivetrain specific
• Straight Shot downtube with Knock Block – Optimizes stiffness to weight ratio and prevents crown impacts against frame
• Mino Link – A quick flip chip allowing bottom bracket and head angle adjustments
• Carbon Armor – Designed to slow and redistribute impacts over a larger area
• G2 geometry – 51mm fork offset for improved 29er handling
• PF92 bottom bracket with ISCG05 mounts
• Bottle mount
• Boost 110/148mm axle spacing – Wider dropouts to improve wheel stiffness, add tire clearance, and allow shorter chainstays
• Claimed weight (size 17.5, no pedals): 28.2-pounds (12.79kg)
• MSRP: $7,999.99 USD

The Slash 29 is available in four sizes, including a rarely seen and difficult to make size 15.5 (Small) version built on Trek's decade of 29er experience. Note that the numbers above reflect the geometry with a 160mm travel fork, though it can also be used with a 150mm fork to suit ride demands. Doing so pushes the "bike closer to the 'trail' end of its use spectrum, lowers bottom bracket heights by about 3-4mm, and steepens the head tube angle by half a degree." Trek's continued use of a Mino Link flip chip at the top of the seat stays makes further high/low geometry adjustments a breeze.

Initial Impressions

Even though long-travel 29er rigs are becoming increasingly popular, the Slash unveiling last spring had most media squids, racers, and armchair engineers keen to climb aboard. Being a combination of the three, we were thrilled when the bike arrived on our doorstep. Having already covered a number of the features unique to the Slash when the bike originally launched, we weren’t looking for a single revolutionary feature, but we were most impressed by the overall package. The carbon armor, stylish combination of matte and gloss paint, high end components, good angles, and bold Trek branding are a sight to behold. Some scientists would argue that the color of victory is red – in this case: Viper Red. Even though the updated Slash looks like a winner while standing still, on paper, and underneath Trek’s factory pilots, what we truly wanted to find out was whether the bike could live up to the hype and whether any faults would reveal themselves.

Upon closer inspection, the Slash features a number of updates and refinements compared to the previous generation. A handful are straightforward: a bump from 650B (27.5) to 29-inch wheels, more aggressive geometry, Boost axle spacing, and Metric shock sizing to name a few. Perhaps less predictable was the introduction of the Straight Shot downtube, Knock Block , and the notably absent Full Floater.

Dylan Howes, Head of Trek's MTB R&D, offered a few reasons why: "By fixing the lower shock mount, we were able to better package the bike and large diameter wheel for the travel we wanted. We were also able to design a much stiffer chainstay, but also a much stronger chainstay – however, as the chainstay was already more than strong enough with the Full Floater, this meant it could get much lighter."

Furthermore, we inquired about the suspension curve with the fixed lower shock mount and whether it was a refinement of what the Full Floater offered or if it was a new direction altogether. "We had a few reasons to move away from Full Floater on this bike," Howes told Vital, "but the main idea was to keep the kinematics and leverage rate the same. The way in which the shock and the frame work together is still the most important characteristic in how the bike will perform and what the ride quality will be."

The leverage rate is slightly more progressive than the updated Remedy for bigger hits and slightly lower than the previous Slash, a change that came about as large volume negative air chambers became the norm for shocks. The changes are modest on paper, but Howes assured us that they would be profound on the trail.

Getting the Slash setup was simple. Cable routing was a snap, the FOX suspension was positioned to the recommended settings, and off we went.

On The Trail

This fall, Squamish, British Columbia saw more rain than we can remember. How much you ask? We heard a report that it had rained for 29 of 31 days in October and can’t say that it sounds like hyperbole. It didn’t stop us from riding, but it did mean that the Slash saw a lifetime of precipitation and more than a healthy helping of foul conditions in the four months that we’ve been riding it. We also spent a few days riding the Whistler Bike Park (where the bike was wildly popular in the lineup) in addition to the surrounding communities of Pemberton, Whistler, and North Vancouver.

At a hair under six feet tall, we opted for a size 19.5 (Trek's size Large equivalent). With generous reach numbers, we probably could have gotten away with a 17.5 (Medium), however with long arms and inseam we felt right at home. The fit was comfortable from the outset and the updated geometry seemed to compliment the intentions of the Slash. With the Mino Link set to slack, the aggressive 65.1-degree head angle felt surprisingly snappy as we headed to the woods for the first time.

As mentioned, we used the Slash as our daily driver. At Vital MTB we have ridden a number of modern enduro bikes that felt like downhill bikes that climb tolerably, however in this case we found the Slash climbed admirably for a long-travel enduro bike. The suspension remained relatively active, however the two-position FOX Factory Float X2 shock offered a firmer option for road climbs. We usually opted to leave the suspension untouched while climbing, but we would have likely used it more often if our daily climbs weren’t quite as technical. With an effective seat tube angle of 73.6-degrees, seated climbing isn’t as upright or central as the new Specialized Enduro 29 , but we never once felt that it was too slack, nor did we feel that the FOX Factory Talas 36 needed to be lowered to 130mm in order for the bike to climb well. In fact, we only used the lower travel setting once. We preferred instead to adjust our seated climbing position to the nose of the saddle in order to mimic a steeper seat tube, which also eliminated any front wheel wandering. Standing to climb had much the same result. The suspension remained active, yet not so much so that we felt too much energy was being wasted and enough that the rear wheel maintained solid traction on technical bits. Overall, the updated Slash climbs quite well for any bike, let alone a Float X2 equipped wagon-wheeler intended for Enduro World Series domination.

Even though the Slash is intended as a hard-hitting race machine, we were pleasantly surprised by how well it handled intermediate trails, rolling terrain, and halfway speeds. Some race bikes tend to feel like overkill until they’re up to pace or on gnarly terrain, however we never found the Slash to be cumbersome. The bigger wheels undoubtedly help to keep things rolling along and our Float X2 was lively, responsive, and supportive through the initial and mid-stroke. The subtle geometry updates were an asset here too. Trek deliberately kept the bottom bracket drop reasonable in order to allow riders to get the odd pedal stroke, rather than constantly managing rock strikes. The wheelbase of the bike never seemed to inhibit our ability to manage tight corners or awkward sections, nor did the slack head angle. Some enduro weapons require more rider input and don’t really come to life until they’re being ridden hard, but the Slash is not one of them. We had a blast on mellower trails and could still horse around without working too hard.

Without a doubt we were most interested in the descending prowess of the Slash. Trek has been vocal in their belief that their newest version of the Slash is potentially their best bike ever, and that it provides straight-line confidence previously only available with 200mm of travel and a dual crown fork. After a couple of tuning rides, we headed for the Whistler Bike Park to figure out whether or not this was the case. Our very first lap started out mellow with a quick jaunt down the flowy Blue Velvet trail. Things went from mellow to bone-rattling as we made our way to Original Sin, Goats Gully, and eventually to Renegade, much more technical trails with plenty of square edges. Even though the Slash has less travel than a full-blown DH rig, we were impressed at how composed the bike remained on trails with so many successive hits and deep holes. The bike was supportive without feeling harsh, and there was just enough progression that heavy hits didn’t bottom the suspension too abruptly – though we suggest running an additional volume spacer if spending more time in the park. The geometry allowed us to remain centrally situated and we never felt that the front or rear centers were too short, or that there wasn’t enough bottom bracket drop at high speeds or on successive hits.

The chassis stiffness was an asset here too – the bike holds a line very well and seemed to go directly where we pointed it. Trek claims it's the stiffest 29er they've made, rivaling or besting the Session thanks to a super wide main pivot, fixed lower shock mount, taller chainstays, and the Straight Shot downtube design. Compared to previous long-travel rigs, not only was the frame better off, but so were the wheels.

Even more notable was how the Slash handled braking bumps. Where we would still give the nod to a big bike on full-blown downhill tracks, we found ourselves gaining on our buddies when we lapped Whistler’s heavily used jump trails. Lap after lap we would retain more speed and brake with more control through braking bumps – a testament to Trek’s fixed lower link suspension design, ABP, and the improved performance offered by the Float X2. Simply put, the Slash went right were we wanted and carried more speed than any other trail bike we’ve ridden.

High speed cornering is excellent. The Slash was never a burden to lean. The general balance and composure gave us the confidence to lean the bike aggressively on flat, technical, and bermed corners alike. Through each successive corner, we found ourselves giggling as we leaned the bike further. With so much high speed stability we expected that the Slash might be a little bit sluggish to transition between turns, but again we were pleased by the bike’s performance. Maneuverability was not as outstanding as some 650B counterparts, but we could still snap the bike through corners just as quickly with more forceful rider inputs. The ultimate limit was the Bontrager SE4 Team Issue tires, which couldn’t match the frame’s capabilities in the cornering department. Trek kindly provided us with a set of SE5 tires too, which were far superior in the cornering department and unlocked even more cornering traction. With the SE5 tires we could rail high speed turns almost as well as a downhill bike, but could still snap the bike around in tighter, more technical trails with an active riding style. The Slash 9.9 RSL corners like a formula one car and seems to maintain traction everywhere – just brake, rail, accelerate, and repeat.

We could keep going, but instead we’re going to keep it concise: the Slash 9.9 RSL is great everywhere and descends with almost the same confidence as a downhill rig.

Our bike was the $8,000 USD Slash 9.9 RSL , which stands for Race Shop Limited and is intended to be a no compromise, race-ready build. Trek also offers the Slash with a more modest, albeit still dialed setup in 9.8 trim with Rockshox suspension at $5,500 , as well as a frame/shock/headset/stem combo for $3,700 .

The most notable component choice was the use of the FOX Factory Float X2 shock. While FOX might have gotten off to a troublesome start with a recall issue, we have nothing but positive things to say about this shock so far. It suffered heinous weather, 25 minute downhill laps, climbed, contoured, and was completely maintenance free.

Trek's recommended shock settings were close, but we ended up adding volume spacers and running more than the recommended pressure. In combination with a simpler, fixed lower link that provides a similar feel with fewer moving parts, the FOX Float X2 helps create a rad rear end. Additionally, it's great to finally see Trek using standardized shock measurements, which means you can swap things to your heart's desire.

We weren’t quite so smitten with the front suspension. The FOX Factory 36 Talas fork is great, but it doesn’t provide the same tuneability or damping performance as the 36 Float. Trek product managers noted that travel adjust forks are wildly popular in some markets, and somewhat of a ‘must have’ for some consumers, but we found that the Slash climbed so well at full fork travel that we’d forgo travel adjust for all-out monster trucking confidence. For us, the Talas 36 could not match the performance of the rear suspension, and we'd prefer the Float until the Talas can accept volume spacers to tune progression. We experimented with different oil weight, oil volume, compression, and air pressure, but we just couldn’t get the Talas to match the Float, especially under hard braking and with high speed successive hits.

What can we say about the SRAM Eagle drivetrain that hasn’t been said already? Any time a new product can better compensate for our lack of fitness, we’ll take it. From a performance standpoint – by climbing with a higher RPM rather than grinding with high wattage, we had more energy for shredding when the hill crested. In racing scenarios, we could run a larger chainring and still climb comfortably. Eagle is undoubtedly a better 1X drivetrain than SRAM's previous versions thanks to many refinements.

Trek’s in-house components have come quite a distance since they first appeared. The Bontrager cockpit can’t be faulted – it was light, looked great, and stiff without being harsh. The Bontrager Line Elite 30 wheelset was far more solid than previous offerings, which were too flexy and dented easily. After four months of abuse they haven’t seen a truing stand and only suffered one significant dent. Also worth noting is the Rapid Drive hub, which engaged quickly, rolled well, and provided an enjoyable buzz whilst coasting.

Unfortunately, our Bontrager Drop Line seatpost did not meet expectations. The foul weather got the better of the post and caused major friction and stanchion wear. After chatting with Trek’s product managers about the issue, they informed us that they have already updated the post and there shouldn’t be any issues moving forward.Assuming that the updated seatpost solves the reliability issues, we would like to see a longer stroke dropper. 125mm of drop may be adequate for small riders, but for average and tall folks a longer option would be a better choice. At 5'11" we felt that our range of motion was restricted by the saddle being in the way and experienced a couple of inadvertent seat bounces on jumps at the Whistler Bike Park. Just like the inclusion of 800mm handlebars, we would like to see bikes equipped with longer travel dropper posts and include a travel limiting collar, giving each consumer the option to fine tune as needed. In Trek’s case, this is an easy refinement as the Drop Line post is available in a 150mm version already. 

The Bontrager SE4 Team Issue tires did the job, but we never fully trusted them. As we mentioned, Squamish and the surrounding areas offer a wide variety of trails, conditions, and speeds. For us, the Bontrager SE5 Team Issue tires would have been a better choice out of the box and we would speculate that most riders would prefer the same setup. The SE4 gets the job done, whereas the SE5 is a great tire that we wouldn’t hesitate to run on any bike and in any conditions. Once we swapped them to the SE5 Team Issue tire, we instantly felt more confident in every situation.

Finally, Trek's unique Knock Block headset system performs as you'd expect - like a headset. Even though the bars can't be turned past about 75-degrees to protect the frame from damage due to the straight downtube design, the system is never a hindrance on the trail. Only when loading the bike onto the tailgate of a truck do you really notice it.

At $8,000 USD the Slash 9.9RSL should be close to perfect. Admittedly we are splitting hairs when it comes to tire and fork choices, but we felt more at home and the bike performed better (for us) with the component changes we mentioned. We think the Slash would be a great candidate for Trek’s Project One custom build program and would be first in line to build if it were. If not, additional build options or component choices to meet the needs of more specific markets.

Long Term Durability

Our Slash 9.9 RSL took a beating – not so much in terms of the trails we rode, as we generally use the same options for the majority of our Squamish, BC based reviews – but it suffered a worse fate than others due to the weather in which it was consistently ridden. Regardless of this, the only issue that came about was the seatpost. We didn’t have to touch a thing on the frame throughout the entire test period, and other than some grit the in headset we basically rode, rinsed, and repeated. After four months of hard riding, almost 70,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, and worse weather than most can imagine, we’re confident in saying that if there were any additional durability issues, we would have found them. Trek backs the main frame and swing arm with a lifetime and three-year warranty, respectively.

What's The Bottom Line?

The Trek Slash 9.9 29 RSL is quite the bike. As a daily driver it was manageable on all types of trails, pedaled all day, hauled back to the chairlift, and required little maintenance. As a race bike it held speed extremely well, conserved rider energy, and offered nearly unmatched confidence. With an option to choose a FOX Float fork, Bontrager SE5 tires, and 150mm dropper we would have had a tough time not giving the Slash 9.9 RSL full points. Without these tweaks the bike is still great – with them, nearly perfect. The Trek Slash 9.9 RSL might just be the new standard by which all others are measured.

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Vital MTB Rating

• Climbing : 4.5 (relative to other 140mm+ travel bikes)
• Descending : 5
• Fun Factor : 4
• Overall Impression : 4
• Overall Impression with Suggested Component Changes : 4.5+

Bonus Gallery: 21 photos of the Trek Slash 29 up close and in action

About the reviewer.

Joel Harwood - Age: 33 // Years Riding MTB: 20+ // Height: 5'11" (1.80m) // Weight: 185-pounds (83.9kg)

Joel has been playing in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia for the last 11 years. If he isn’t coaching gravity racers he can be found tinkering in the garage or messing about at the pump track. He dabbles in all types of racing, but is happiest simply exploring the limitless trail networks of the Pacific Northwest. Attention to detail, time in the saddle, and an aggressive riding style make Joel a rider that demands the most from his products. 

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Post a reply to: tested: 2017 trek slash 9.9 29 race shop limited, 1 member reviews.

The slash9.9 is nothing but wildfire, it’s smouldering looks hide what’s it’s built for and that’s speed. The Slash as a whole loves speed the faster you go the suspension starts to sing, traction is never a issue part being 29r and geo/suspension balance. Fox X2 never fails to impress through various content. The downside just sell a kidney and get carbon wheels and the ride evolves further and upgrade to a Float from Talas, it’s a bike that splits the field in half. You may find bike which may offer better performance in one area but fails in others, the slash rates high through all types of content you may encounter and ride > fast descent, DH,slow tech, tech climb, road climbs, pedal&flow.

full carbon size large sub 29lb.

In short it’s a big mountain fun bike with a pedigree racing bloodline.

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Trek’s Slash 9.9 29 Race Shop Limited crowned Superbike of the Year 2017

Rapid big-wheeler wins the ultimate superbike test

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The Trek Slash 9.9 29 Race Shop Limited has been crowned Mountain Biking UK’s Superbike of the Year following a savage showdown with nine other popular rides.

After several months of testing, and alongside more than £60,000 worth of competitors, Trek’s race-tuned big-wheeler emerged on top after narrowly missing out on full marks.

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The Slash was determined to offer a phenomenally stiff and impeccably controlled ride that can live up to its name with its ability to slash previous times.

The Trek’s closest competition arrived in the form of Cannondale’s latest generation Jekyll 2 and the unashamedly in-your-face Santa Cruz Bronson CC .

Despite scoring the same 4.5/5 rating, neither of these bikes could match the Trek’s greed for speed, with its hyper-accurate frame, power-harnessing suspension and big-wheel rolling advantage.

You can read the full review of the Trek Slash 9.9 29 Race Shop Limited , plus those of its closest competitors from the same test, via the links below.

• Trek Slash 9.9 29 Race Shop Limited review (4.5/5)
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Mar 2018 · Bturman jeff.brines

The Slash set the new benchmark for long-travel 29ers not long ago, and 2018's version attempts to meet the same standard. This one is stiff, light, and an excellent option for long adventures.

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The new Trek Slash 29 sounds rock and roll and looks stunning, but does it go like a bat out of hell? When it’s time to go fast it gets the job done.

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Slash 9.9 is the fastest enduro mountain bike in the lineup, so it’s no surprise it’s the go-to ride for the pros of Trek Factory Racing Enduro. Carbon where it counts, RockShox Lyrik Ultimate fork and Super Deluxe shock, fast-rolling carbon 29er wheels, and a SRAM X01 Eagle AXS drivetrain make this top-of-the-line ride the undisputed king of enduro.

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You’re looking for the kind of performance advantages that come only from the kind of enduro race bikes that rip it up on the World Tour. You like going fast, getting rowdy, and railing corners all the way to the top step of the podium.

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A stout OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, a RockShox Lyrik Ultimate fork and Super Deluxe RT3 rear shock. Plus, a SRAM X01 Eagle AXS drivetrain, RockShox Reverb AXS dropper post, and Bontrager Line Carbon 30 wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub for quick acceleration when you need it most.

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There’s not a single part on this bike that wasn’t made for ripping it up at insane speeds on the wildest enduro courses in the world. Fast, tough, fast, fun, fast. Did we mention this bike is fast?

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Trek Slash 9.9 RSL Review

Words by Drew Rohde // Photos by Michael Darter & Dennis Yuroshek

When Waterloo, Wisconsin based Trek Bicycles revamped their mountain bike line for 2017 a lot of people took note. For several years Trek offered their three dual suspension bikes – the Fuel EX, Remedy and Slash in various wheel sizes. Trek’s current offering now aligns itself with current trends in the ever-changing (10mm at a time) landscape of mountain bikes. The Trek Slash, which was once considered more of a freerider’s bike is now squarely aimed at the enduro race crowd with its 29-inch wheels and 150mm of rear wheel travel and a 160mm fork. We tested the flagship 9.9 RSL (Race Shop Limited) build, which sports heavier duty tires and the most performance-minded build for discerning riders.

Over the last decade, Trek has quickly gone from being your dad’s bike brand to a company with an esteemed pedigree. Starting with Aaron Gwin’s World Cup domination aboard early Session frames to the Atherton’s current Session 9.9 dream machines. Tracey Moseley has amassed EWS victories and Trek also sponsors what is arguably the most impressive freeride roster, the C3 program.

The Slash’s geometry is adjustable via Trek’s Mino Link and is definitely worth praising as the bike feels very well balanced and stable regardless of the position we flipped the Mino Link to. In the high position the Slash has a very capable 65.6-degree head angle with a 64.8-degree seat tube angle and 13.86-inch BB height. The reach on our size large 19.5-inch frame was 18.07 inches with a 47.99-inch wheelbase and 17.04-inch chainstays.

The spec on the 9.9 RSL is a bit of a mixed bag. Fox Factory shocks handle the bumps but aren’t our favorite offerings from the brand. Trek chose to spec this enduro-ready racer with a Talas fork, which does not work as well as a Factory Float without travel adjust. The performance penalty for a non-essential feature is not worth it in our opinion. Out back a Float X2 shock also gave us a bit of trouble as we feel this damper lacks the ability to quickly open up on chattery, small to medium-sized obstacles based on our experience with several other bikes also spec’ing this shock. Trek’s tune further exacerbated the shock’s weakness as we ended up having to use the maximum number of volume reducers to find the sensitivity we wanted yet still had issues bottoming out too easily. We contacted Trek and requested a Rock Shox Super Deluxe to compare it to because we had one on a Trek Remedy and absolutely loved it! After back-to-back experimentation and one last phone call with Jose Gonzalez, Trek’s suspension guru, we gave the Fox another go. With the maximum number of volume spacers (5) installed and a change in air pressure, both front and back we found our happy place. That said, we worry about riders who are heavier and faster than our 170lb hacks as we still reached bottom several times on fast runs with 5 spacers installed. Depending on your weight, riding terrain and style, this may or may not be an issue for you.

SRAM’s Eagle drivetrain held up to a real beating on the Slash and never skipped a beat. It always shifted and pedaled like a dream. The SRAM brakes left a little to be desired in terms of lever feel and power but they got the job done. What didn’t get the job done however was the Bontrager dropper post. It gave up the ghost pretty quickly, which to be honest wasn’t a huge bummer as the 125mm of travel was really cramping our style on the steep descents of the PNW. The rest of the cockpit and wheels held up great and we’d have no problem recommending any of those parts for hard charging.

As we mentioned above the initial set up on the Slash had us a bit discouraged since the Rock Shox-equipped Remedy instantly blew our minds as one of the best bikes we’d ridden. Some diligence and that last motivational call to Jose paid off however as the bike blossomed into a fiery red butterfly. The capabilities of the Slash impressed all who rode it. While it may sound like we’re coming down a bit hard on the Slash, and perhaps we are, the reality is, hands down, the Slash is one of the best bikes we’ve ridden. As time progresses however, bikes continue to improve and brands always creep up the ranks. In order for reviews to rise with the tide of these awesome new bikes, we need to increase our pickiness. It’s time to really flush out the little stuff, since that’s kinda all we get to complain about now that nobody specs triple chainrings or 90mm stems and 720mm bars.

The Slash 9.9 got passed around like a joint at a Cypress Hill concert. In some instances we’d even hop off and hand it over mid-run. It was a pretty eye-opening experience to be ripping on a bike we got along with pretty well only to throw a leg over the Slash and feel like we just unlocked a super power. Speeds increased, cornering confidence went way up and traction gains only made us feel like pushing harder. Our testers enjoyed the Slash in fast terrain with lots of turns and chunder. It’s clear that this bike was designed to move.

the Slash had us a bit discouraged since the Rock Shox-equipped Remedy instantly blew our minds as one of the best bikes we’d ridden. Some diligence and that last motivational call to Jose paid off however as the bike blossomed into a fiery red butterfly.

The wolf’s last word.

The bike is flat-out fast! Whether we were screaming down 6-inch wide ridgelines or scratching down steep, rugged DH tracks, the Slash was all in. We’ve spent a good amount of time aboard all three of Trek’s offerings and surprisingly, the Slash feels less like a 29er than it’s shorter travel brother, the Fuel EX. On only the steepest of chutes did we bump our ass on the tire. The dreaded rear wheel hang up that some 29ers experience going off slow speed drops was never an issue on the Slash.

Of all places we rode the Slash, we noticed it excelled in the corners and at high speeds. The confidence to attack turns is pretty heroic. It’s hard to pick a weakness in terms of on-trail performance as it really didn’t do anything poorly, once we finally got the set up dialed that is. Our biggest issue was with the Fox spec and shock tune. The Talas fork doesn’t perform as well as it’s Float counterpart and the shock tune is lacking for aggressive or heavy riders. At roughly 170 pounds our testers relied on the maximum number of 5 volume reducers to offer the ramp up needed while trying to keep the air spring and compression sensitive enough for trail chatter. Despite our critiques above, the Slash 9.9 is one of our top three all mountain bike choices this year. We’ve spent several months aboard similar bikes in the category from the Rocky Mountain Slayer to the Norco Range and Trek slashes the competition in the all-mountain category with this machine. A little patience and experimenting will help you and the bike achieve a new level of riding.

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CHASSIS Frame: OCLV carbon; 150mm Fork: Fox Factory 36 Talas; 160mm Shock: Fox Factory Float X2; 230 x 57.5

COCKPIT Brakes: SRAM Guide Ultimate Handlebar: Bontrager Line Pro; 780 Headset: FSA Knock Block Saddle: Bontrager Evok Ti Seatpost: Bontrager Drop Line; 125mm Shifter: SRAM X01 Eagle Stem: Bontrager Line Pro; 35mm

WHEELS Hubs: Bontrager Line Elite Rims: Bontrager Line Elite 30 Tires: Bontrager SE4 Team Issue; 29 x 2.4

DRIVETRAIN Bottom Bracket: SRAM PF92 Cassette: SRAM XG-1295; 10-50t Cranks: SRAM X01 Eagle; 32t Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle; 12s

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Trek Slash 9.9 review

The Trek Slash seems to be a permanent fixture in our group tests and we look forward to testing it every time. For 2019, Trek has specced the bike with very high-end componentry. Will that be enough to catapult the now somewhat dated frame back to the top?

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The Trek Slash was one of the first proper 29″ enduro bikes and it’s got a huge fan base. Although the frame itself has not changed since its launch in 2016, Trek updated the bike last year with their Thru-Shaft shock, developed in cooperation with Penske Racing. For the new season, the Slash now comes with lots of top-notch componentry. The € 7,499 top-end model features a sensitive FOX Factory GRIP2 fork and sturdy Shimano XT four-piston brakes. Shifting is taken care of by a SRAM GX/X01 Eagle drivetrain, and a set of lightweight Bontrager Line Carbon 30 wheels directly translate the rider’s power into forward propulsion. The Bontrager Line dropper seat post has been redesigned and now offers 150 mm travel. The Slash is also available in two colour options for 2019 – a svelte matte-black like our test bike or the colourful Miami paint job.

The Trek Slash 9.9 in detail

Fork FOX 36 FLOAT Factory 160 mm Shock RockShox Deluxe RT3 Thru Shaft 150 mm Brakes Shimano Deore XT Vierkolben Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle Seatpost Bontrager Line 150 mm Stem Bontrager Line Pro 50 mm Handlebar Bontrager Line Pro OCLV Carbon 780 mm Wheels Bontrager Line Carbon 30 29″ Tires Bontrager SE4 Team Issue 2.4″ Weight 13.26 kg Price € 7,499

THe geometry of the Trek Slash 9.9

The Trek Slash 9.9 on the trail

In times when bikes are getting longer and longer, the 445 mm reach of the Slash seems somewhat outdated. But within the first few meters, it convinced our testers with one thing in particular, its balance. The balance of the bike is spot on despite the short reach and the weight distribution between the wheels is excellent. Riding input gets converted with immediate precision by the stiff bike. On tight trails, the Slash manoeuvres around corners with ease. However, when things get fast and bumpy, it takes a strong rider to keep the bike on track. The suspension works fine, but it is tuned rather firmly. If you ride actively and pump the bike, it will let you quickly build up a lot of speed. However, for those who are less fit, the bike will quickly tire you out.

Through its firm and direct setup, the Slash rewards active riders with plenty of speed .

The Slash accelerates very quickly out of corners and when you get on the pedals. In steep terrain, it remains unphased and due to the short front triangle, you can easily get your weight over the rear wheel. Despite the low weight of 13.26 kg, climbing with the Slash isn’t much fun because of the extremely slack seat tube angle. Despite shifting the saddle as far forward as it will go, the rider’s position is far over the rear wheel and you have to drop your upper body on steep climbs to shift your centre of gravity more to the front.

The Trek Slash is still a very good Enduro bike, scoring points for the excellent suspension and balanced handling. In the meantime, however, it’s noticeable that the geometry has become dated. The top-end version is specced with lots of carbon components which results in a rather harsh and demanding ride on fast descents.

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Trek Slash 2017: A very different package, specifically for enduro rider

The most obvious changes for 2017 are the switch to a carbon frame from the aluminum chassis on the previous iteration of the slash and the move to 29” wheels from 27.5”.

by Stuart Kernaghan

The Trek Slash has been part of the company’s long-travel line for a number of years now, but on paper it wasn’t all that different from the all-mountain Remedy. Trek addressed that issue for 2017 by clearly defining the Slash as an enduro bike, updating the frame material, angles, suspension technology and wheel size.

Trek officially unveiled the new bike at Crankworx Whistler 2016 and Canadian Cycling Magazine  had a chance to get the lowdown on this enduro machine.

The most obvious changes for 2017 are the switch to a carbon frame from the aluminum chassis on the previous iteration of the Slash and the move to 29” wheels from 27.5”. Carbon because Trek is positioning the bike as a premium product and 29” because the company feels it’s the best size for enduro riding and racing.

Complementing the change to wagon wheels is the move to 148-mm Boost rear spacing; the fork also gets Boost-ed to 110-mm. Rear travel drops from 160-mm to 150-mm, and is now paired with a 130/160-mm travel adjust fork to keep the front end lower on climbs. There is no front derailleur mount on the new Slash, so you’re committed to a 1x drivetrain system.

Another big change for the new Slash is the fact that Trek ditched its venerable Full Floater suspension design. Trek says that Full Floater was developed a number of years ago to overcome performance shortcomings of air shocks at that time, but shock technology has evolved and performance has improved enough to make Full Floater unnecessary.

Changing to a fixed-shock mount also allowed Trek to play with the frame and chainstay shapes, accommodate 29” wheels and 150-mm of travel and make more room for larger shocks. According to Trek, all of that is particularly beneficial on long-travel bikes like the Slash but isn’t really necessary on short and mid-travel bikes like the Fuel EX and Remedy – which is why it’s still used on those platforms.

Trek has always been big on proprietary technology, and it shows up on the Slash in the form of the new Straight Shot frame design and Knock Block headset/frame protection system. Straight Shot is Trek’s name for a straight and enlarged down tube, which is supposed to increase front end and bottom bracket stiffness.

That design change resulted in clearance issues on the down tube, so Trek addressed that with the Knock Block stop chip system. A keyed headset cap prevents the fork from turning too far and a bumper on the bottom of the downtube provides extra carbon protection. Bontrager designed a new stem to go with the system but you don’t have to run it; it’s possible to use another stem and a clamping headset spacer that is part of the system.

There are just two models of the new Slash available, plus a frame-only option. The base 9.8 model comes with a RockShox Lyrik RC fork, a RockShox Super Deluxe RC3 shock, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels with SE4 Team Issue 29×2.40″ tires, a 10-42T 11-speed cassette paired with SRAM X1 32T crankset, SRAM X1 rear derailleur and SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc brakes.

House brand Bontrager parts include the Line 35-mm handlebar, Line stem and Drop Line 125 cable-activated dropper post, which is the company’s first foray into height adjustable seat posts. Trek has a lot of confidence in the post, choosing to spec it on its premium model Slash instead of going with a more proven product like the RockShox Reverb.

The premium 9.9 RSL version of the Slash gets a bump in the level of components, as well as SRAM’s new Eagle 1×12 drivetrain. The parts mix includes a Fox Factory 36 TALAS fork, Fox Factory Float X2 shock, Bontrager Line Elite 30 wheels with SE4 Team Issue 29×2.40″ tires, a 12-speed 10-50T cassette paired with a SRAM X01 Eagle 32T crankset, X01 Eagle rear derailleur and shifter, SRAM Guide Ultimate carbon hydraulic disc brakes, a Bontrager Line Pro carbon bar, the Knock Block headset, a Line Pro stem and Drop Line post.

The carbon fiber frame set comes with a Fox Factory Float X2 shock, Knock Block headset and Line Pro 35-mm stem which is designed to go with the new headset.

As with previous iterations of the Slash, the 2017 version has Trek’s Mino Link adjustable geometry system. Riders can flip a chip on the rocker arm of the rear suspension to switch between the low and high settings. That changes the bottom bracket height from 34.5-mm to 35.2-mm and the head angle from 65.1 degrees to 65.5 degrees. Effective seat tube angle changes from 73.6 to 74.1 degrees with the swap.

Something else that people might be wondering – the new Slash is not compatible with plus-sized 27.5” wheels and tires. They might fit, but Trek says wheels of that size will have a negative affect on handling and speed. You can fit a 29×2.6” tire in the frame, though, so that should keep most people happy.

The new Slashes are available in 15.5, 17.5, 19.5 and 21.5” sizes. Pricing as been set at US$5,500 for the Slash 9.8, $9,000 for the Slash 9.9 RSL and $3,700 for the frame set. All will be available in October 2016.

I got to ride the last iteration of the Slash, and actually test it . On paper, the new version has a lot of things going for it that should make it very appealing to enduro racers. The carbon frame will help shed some heft from the aluminum version which wasn’t exactly feather weight.

The move to 29” wheels should make a noticeable difference rolling through gnarly terrain, and most racers will be able to adjust to the slightly different handling that comes with bigger wheels fairly quickly. The head angle stays the same as the older version of the bike which is a good thing, but the wheelbase grows by 0.6” to help smooth out rough spots on the race course even more.

Adding a travel adjust fork to the new version is a great idea – the previous iteration of the bike was a bit of a handful on climbs. All in all, the 2017 Slash shows a lot of promise. Expect to see quite a few of them on the race course next season.

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