Trek Slash 8 Gen 5

Trek Slash 8 Gen 5

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  • EWS (Enduro World Series) tested!
  • Good Weight in this Class
  • Good Groupset components
  • Top brakes
  • Top suspension components
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

SRP3499 €
CategoryEnduro
Travel Front170 mm
Travel Rear160 mm
Weight15.0 kg
Wheels29 Aluminium
Frame MaterialAluminum
GroupsetSram GX EAGLE
ForkRockShox ZEB
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
BrakesSram CODE

Reviews

Loam Wolf

Sean Leicht

The Trek Slash 9 9 shines on the steeps and excels in the rough, making it an almost perfect rig for enduro racing. Read the full Trek Slash 9.9 XO1 Review here.

Pros
  1. Steep terrain crusher
  2. Rough terrain performance
  3. Fun jumper
Cons
  1. Not the best climber
  2. Ineffective drain tube
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Dan Hooper

Is the Enduro by Trek up for the challenge in the bike park? BIKE mechanic Dan Hooper put the Slash to the test.

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MBR

Alan Muldoon

Yes, the Trek Slash 9.8 XT is a great choice for enduro, but its capable, lively ride makes it a great do-it-all choice for the one bike quiver

Pros
  1. Fast
  2. fun and efficient. Tight
  3. reactive ride. Progressive geometry. Versatile
  4. composed. A do-it-all bike
Cons
  1. XL would benefit from a steeper seat angle
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BikeRadar

Robin Weaver

The Slash 8 strikes the perfect balance between a fun and lively feel, and ultimate chaos-calming composure

Pros
  1. Easy to ride, very natural feeling geometry
  2. great kit for the cash
  3. easy to throw about yet still calm and stable when it needs to be
  4. seriously impressive suspension
Cons
  1. Tyres aren’t the best in damp mud
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Bikerumor

Steve Fisher

If you’re a fan of long-travel MTBs, you’ve probably had your eyes on Trek’s Slash at some point. If you also like high-pivot bikes, you’ll be stoked to see the new 2024 Slash. Aside from the new linkage, Trek has made a few other notable updates to...

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Pinkbike

Dario DiGiulio

The new Slash has 170mm of travel and a high pivot suspension design.

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminium, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9 mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160 mm travel
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Matte Hex BluePennyflakeMiami GreenLithium Grey/Dnister Black

Suspension

Fork
RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 170 mm travel
Rear Shock
NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x62.5 mm

Cockpit

Stem
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length | Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line, 35 mm, 0-degree, 40 mm length
Handlebars
Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width
Tape/Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T steel ring, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length | Size: M , ML , L , XL SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (55 mm chain line), 175mm length
Chainrings
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 m, BSA threaded

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc
Shift Levers
Front Brake Rotor
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm
Rear Brake Rotor
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm

Wheels

Front Rim
Rear Rim

Geometry Trek Slash 8 Gen 5

SizeSMM/LLXL
Body Height155 - 165 cm165 - 176 cm173 - 180 cm177 - 188 cm188 - 195 cm
Seat Tube Length (mm)50.050.050.050.050.0
Seat Tube Angle76.1°76.1°76.1°76.1°76.1°
Head Tube Length (mm)140140140140140
Head Tube Angle64.6°64.6°64.6°64.6°64.6°
Top Tube Length (mm)68.368.368.368.368.3
Chainstay Length (mm)435435435435435
Wheelbase (mm)13041304130413041304
Standover (mm)78.078.078.078.078.0
Stack (mm)65.465.465.465.465.4
Reach (mm)52.152.152.152.152.1
BB Offset (mm)2.22.22.22.22.2
Trail (mm)13.013.013.013.013.0
Wheel Size Front29"29"29"29"29"

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Trek Slash 8 Gen 5

How heavy is the Bike?

The Slash 8 Gen 5 weights 15,00 kg. Thats roughly 33,1 pounds

What material is the frame of the Trek Slash 8 Gen 5?

The Trek Slash 8 Gen 5 ist crafted with Aluminum

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Trek?

The SRP Price is our information at 3499 EUR

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