Trek Slash 8 Gen 5
The Slash 8 is an enduro mountain bike that rolls on fast 29er wheels and floats on plush RockShox suspension with SRAM's 12-speed GX Eagle handling drivetrain duties. An aluminium frame with fresh new tech and tough alloy wheels push this bike into the sweet spot for all-around rippers.
It's right for you if...
You want a big bike with big wheels to roll over big things and send big hits. You might enter some enduro races, but you mostly just want to rail sketchy descents faster than anyone else in your crew.
The tech you get
An aluminium frame built for harsh riding with a threaded bottom bracket, dual downtube guards, Knock Block 2.0 and 160 mm of travel with a RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock for long descents and 170 mm RockShox ZEB Select fork. Plus, a SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain with an extra-low 52-tooth gear, Code R 4-piston brakes and completely tubeless Line Comp 30 wheels.
The final word
Slash 8 puts serious enduro performance within reach with smart choices on spec that won't empty your wallet. The aluminium frame, burly suspension and 1x12 Eagle drivetrain makes for a ride that's equally at home on the race course and on a big, out-in-the-wild session..
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| 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 |
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| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select, DebonAir spring, Charger RC damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 170 mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 230 mm x 62.5 mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 180mm (596mm axle-to-crown) |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
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| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 108T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve |
| Max tyre size | Frame: 29x2.50", Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crank | SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T steel ring, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 m, BSA threaded |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 34T, min 28T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
Size: S TranzX JD-YSP39, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm |
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Size: M , ML TranzX JD-YSP39, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm |
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Size: L , XL TranzX JD-YSP39, 170 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
| Brake | SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor |
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm |
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Size: S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm |
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| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 200mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
| Weight | M - 15.50 kg / 34.18 lbs |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
