Trek Slash 7 Gen 5
Slash 7 is a high-value all-mountain ripper that’s built for shredding singletrack at full speed. It's got a stout aluminium frame and capable suspension package that can smash through gnarly, choppy descents like nobody’s business.
It's right for you if...
You’re an all-mountain rider who loves pinning steep descents and sketchy rock gardens. You want a bike that’s born to plough through the roughest stuff at full tilt, is fully capable of racing enduro, and doesn’t break the bank.
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 Deluxe Select+ shock and 170 mm Yari RC fork. Plus, a Shimano Deore/XT drivetrain, 4-piston brakes for confident descents and Line Comp 30 wheels that are already completely tubeless-ready, including sealant.
The final word
It may be the most affordable Slash in the line-up, but don’t underestimate how fast it'll carry you down the mountain. You get a frame built for day after day of hard riding with a no-nonsense parts package that leaves enough cash in your pocket for enduro entry fees or a lift ticket to party laps.
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 Yari RC, DebonAir spring, Motion Control RC damper, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 170 mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox 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, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, Presta valve |
| Tyre | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50" |
| Max tyre size | Frame: 29x2.50", Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| 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-YSI-22PLQ, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 346 mm length |
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Size: M , ML TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 454 mm length |
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Size: L , XL TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 170 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 497 mm length |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
| Brake | SRAM DB 8 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). |
Sizing & Tech
The charts below show our recommended sizes based on height, but there are some other factors, like arm and leg length, that determine a great fit. That’s why you’ll see some overlap in our recommendations. Not every rider who’s 5´8˝, for example, will fit on the same size bike. The best way to find your perfect fit is to consult the experts at your local retailer.
| Size | Rider Height | Inseam |
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| S |
155 - 165 cm 5'1" - 5'5" |
74 - 78 cm 29" - 31" |
| M |
165 - 176 cm 5'5" - 5'9" |
79 - 83 cm 31" - 33" |
| M/L |
173 - 180 cm 5'8" - 5'11" |
81 - 86 cm 32" - 34" |
| L |
177 - 188 cm 5'10" - 6'2" |
84 - 89 cm 33" - 35" |
| XL |
188 - 195 cm 6'2" - 6'5" |
89 - 91 cm 35" - 36" |
