{"id":17858,"date":"2016-07-19T15:40:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-19T14:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/07\/19\/first-look-all-new-trek-slash-29-r5228\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:54:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:54:33","slug":"first-look-all-new-trek-slash-29-r5228","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/first-look-all-new-trek-slash-29-r5228\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look: All new Trek Slash 29"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new Trek Slash 29 for 2017 is built for top-tier enduro racing with 29\u02dd tires, full carbon frame, and focused spec.<\/p>\n

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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\u02dd wheels, the new Slash raises the bar for long-travel 29ers, taking its cues from these TFR race bikes.<\/p>\n

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Designed around the 29\u02dd wheel size and 150mm of rear travel with Trek\u2019s patented and proven Active Braking Pivot, Slash is the stiffest 29er frame Trek has ever made\u2014so 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\u2019t flinch through even the most punishing rock gardens. As Slash is focused on racing, it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Slash 9.9 RSL, like Trek\u2019s 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\u2019s new X01 Eagle 1×12 drivetrain, no other stock bike comes close to this degree of race capability straight out of the box.<\/p>\n

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The all-new Slash is the most focused enduro race bike Trek has ever created. It\u2019s an uncompromising performance machine that\u2019s determined to dominate every stage and win the toughest races. Expect to see it under Trek Factory Racing enduro riders like Ren\u00e9 Wildhaber, Tracy Moseley, Katy Winton, and Casey Brown throughout the summer.<\/p>\n

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Models<\/h2>\n

2017 Slash 9.8 29<\/h2>\n

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  • Frame<\/span>OCLV 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<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Front suspension<\/span>RockShox Lyrik RC, Dual Position Air, Charger damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w\/51mm offset, 130mm\/160mm travel<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Rear suspension<\/span>RockShox Super Deluxe RC3, 230×57.5mm<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Wheels<\/span>Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tires<\/span>Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29×2.40″<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bottom bracket<\/span>PF92<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cassette<\/span>SRAM XG-1150, 10-42, 11 speed<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Crank<\/span>SRAM X1 1200, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Rear derailleur<\/span>SRAM X1, Roller Bearing Clutch<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Shifters<\/span>SRAM X1, 11 speed<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Brakeset<\/span>SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Handlebar<\/span>Bontrager Line, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Headset<\/span>FSA Knock Block IS-2, E2, sealed alloy cartridge<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Saddle<\/span>Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Seatpost<\/span>Bontrager Drop Line 125, under-bar remote lever, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset, internal routing<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Stem<\/span>Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Grips<\/span>Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2017 Slash 9.9 29 Race Shop Limited<\/h2>\n

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    • Frame<\/span>OCLV 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<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Front suspension<\/span>Fox Factory 36 Talas, high\/low speed compression adjust, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w\/51mm offset, 130\/160mm travel<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Rear suspension<\/span>Fox Factory Float X2, 2-position damper, high\/low speed rebound adjust, high\/low speed compression adjust, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230×57.5mm<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Wheels<\/span>Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Tires<\/span>Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29×2.40″<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Bottom bracket<\/span>PF92<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Cassette<\/span>SRAM XG-1295, 10-50, 12 speed<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Crank<\/span>SRAM X01 Eagle, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Rear derailleur<\/span>SRAM X01 Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Shifters<\/span>SRAM X01 Eagle, 12 speed<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Brakeset<\/span>SRAM Guide Ultimate carbon hydraulic disc<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Handlebar<\/span>Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Headset<\/span>FSA Knock Block IS-2, E2, sealed alloy cartridge<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Saddle<\/span>Bontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Seatpost<\/span>Bontrager Drop Line 125, under-bar remote lever, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset, internal routing<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Stem<\/span>Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm, 0 degree<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Grips<\/span>Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Also available as a frame set. South African pricing and availability to be confirmed.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      The new Trek Slash 29 for 2017 is built for top-tier enduro racing with 29\u02dd 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":41330,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[2487,40,2486],"featured_location":[],"class_list":["post-17858","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech","tag-slash","tag-trek","tag-trek-slash"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17858","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17858"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17858\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17858"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17858"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17858"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=17858"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}