TREK Slash 8 2019

Slash 8 is an aluminium enduro mountain bike with fast-rolling 29er wheels, a 160 mm RockShox fork and Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock. Smart spec, high-end suspension and the burly Alpha Aluminium frame make Slash 8 a high-value ride for enduro racers and all-around trail rippers who want a bike that can rail sketchy descents faster than anyone else in their crew.

Specifications

Frameset

Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminium, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block steerer stop, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, 150 mm travel

Front suspension RockShox Yari RC, DebonAir, Motion Control RC damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51 mm offset, 160 mm travel

Rear suspension RockShox Deluxe RT3, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5 mm

Wheels

Wheels Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately

Tyres Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝

Drivetrain

Shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

Rear derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch

Crank Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92 mm

Cassette SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed

Chain SRAM GX Eagle

Components

Saddle Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails

Seatpost Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 15.5: 100 mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125 mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150 mm

Handlebar Bontrager Line, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 width

Grips Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

Stem Bontrager Line, Knock Block, 35 mm clamp, 0-degree

Head set Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

Brake set SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc

Weight

Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).