Enduro weapon
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 to rail sketchy descents faster than anyone else in their crew.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 150 mm travel
- Front suspension RockShox Yari RC, DebonAir spring, Motion Control RC damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel
- Rear suspensionRockShox Deluxe RT3, DebonAir spring, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5 mm
Wheels
- WheelsBontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately
- TyresBontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝
Drivetrain
- ShiftersSRAM 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
- ChainSRAM GX Eagle
- Pedals Not included
Components
- SaddleBontrager 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
- WeightM - 14.20 kg / 31.3 lbs (with tubes)
- Weight Limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
