The new Trek Slash 29 for 2017 is built for top-tier enduro racing with 29˝ tires, full carbon frame, and focused spec.
When Trek engineers redesigned Slash to be the ultimate enduro bike, they looked to the equipment choices of the Trek Factory Racing enduro squad. Top riders like reigning Enduro World Series Champion Tracy Moseley favored Remedy 29 for its fast-rolling wheels, but made spec changes to suit the rigors of burly enduro stages, adding a longer 160mm-travel fork, tougher SuperEnduro tires, and reservoir shocks that would hold up under those rough sustained descents. Whereas the recently released Remedy focuses on fun-loving 27.5˝ wheels, the new Slash raises the bar for long-travel 29ers, taking its cues from these TFR race bikes.
Designed around the 29˝ wheel size and 150mm of rear travel with Trek’s patented and proven Active Braking Pivot, Slash is the stiffest 29er frame Trek has ever made—so much so that it rivals and bests our downhill bike in many stiffness measures. Its Straight Shot downtube combined with Boost hub spacing makes for an extra-stout stage smasher that won’t flinch through even the most punishing rock gardens. As Slash is focused on racing, it’s offered in full carbon only, with two complete bike models and a frameset. Both Slash 9.8 and Slash 9.9 RSL feature spec choices favored by the fastest enduro racers, including 1x drivetrains, 130mm/160mm travel-adjust forks, and piggyback shocks like the Fox Float X2 or RockShox Super Deluxe.
Slash 9.9 RSL, like Trek’s entire Race Shop Limited line, is built to meet the demands of the most discerning racers and athletes. With additional suspension adjustments, a Rapid Drive rear hub, and SRAM’s new X01 Eagle 1×12 drivetrain, no other stock bike comes close to this degree of race capability straight out of the box.
The all-new Slash is the most focused enduro race bike Trek has ever created. It’s an uncompromising performance machine that’s determined to dominate every stage and win the toughest races. Expect to see it under Trek Factory Racing enduro riders like René Wildhaber, Tracy Moseley, Katy Winton, and Casey Brown throughout the summer.
Models
2017 Slash 9.8 29
- FrameOCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & 1x-specific stays, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 150mm travel
- Front suspensionRockShox Lyrik RC, Dual Position Air, Charger damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 130mm/160mm travel
- Rear suspensionRockShox Super Deluxe RC3, 230×57.5mm
- WheelsBontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
- TiresBontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29×2.40″
- Bottom bracketPF92
- CassetteSRAM XG-1150, 10-42, 11 speed
- CrankSRAM X1 1200, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync
- Rear derailleurSRAM X1, Roller Bearing Clutch
- ShiftersSRAM X1, 11 speed
- BrakesetSRAM Guide R hydraulic disc
- HandlebarBontrager Line, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
- HeadsetFSA Knock Block IS-2, E2, sealed alloy cartridge
- SaddleBontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
- SeatpostBontrager Drop Line 125, under-bar remote lever, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset, internal routing
- StemBontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree
- GripsBontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on
2017 Slash 9.9 29 Race Shop Limited
- FrameOCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & 1x-specific stays, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, EVO link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, PF92, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 150mm travel
- Front suspensionFox Factory 36 Talas, high/low speed compression adjust, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 130/160mm travel
- Rear suspensionFox Factory Float X2, 2-position damper, high/low speed rebound adjust, high/low speed compression adjust, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230×57.5mm
- WheelsBontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
- TiresBontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29×2.40″
- Bottom bracketPF92
- CassetteSRAM XG-1295, 10-50, 12 speed
- CrankSRAM X01 Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync
- Rear derailleurSRAM X01 Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch
- ShiftersSRAM X01 Eagle, 12 speed
- BrakesetSRAM Guide Ultimate carbon hydraulic disc
- HandlebarBontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
- HeadsetFSA Knock Block IS-2, E2, sealed alloy cartridge
- SaddleBontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails
- SeatpostBontrager Drop Line 125, under-bar remote lever, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset, internal routing
- StemBontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree
- GripsBontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on
Also available as a frame set. South African pricing and availability to be confirmed.
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