2022 Slash 9.8 XT
$10,799.99
Slash 9.8 is a carbon enduro mountain bike built to handle big hits, rail corners and rip down the mountain faster than you ever thought possible. Ultra stiff and ultra tough carbon frame, carbon wheels and the most refined suspension tech from RockShox make this long-travel 29er a worthy contender for any dedicated rider and enduro podium.
- Specifications
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Frameset
- Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9 mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160 mm travel
- Fork RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 170 mm travel
- Shock NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230×62.5 mm
Wheels
- Wheel front NEW Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
- Wheel rear Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost 148, 12 mm thru axle
- Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
- *Tyre
- Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL
Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.50″ - Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL
Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.50″
- Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL
- Tyre part Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
- Rim strip Bontrager TLR
Drivetrain
- Shifter Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
- Rear derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
- Crank Shimano XT M8120, 30T, Boost (55 mm chain line), 170 mm length
- Bottom bracket Shimano SM-BB52, 73 mm, threaded external bearing
- Cassette Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
- Chain Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed
Components
- Saddle Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
- *Seatpost
- Size: S
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 345 mm length - Size: M, M/L
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length - Size: L
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 485 mm length - Size: XL
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 550 mm length
- Size: S
- Handlebar Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width
- Grips Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
- Stem Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 35 mm length
- Head set Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8″ top, 1.5″ bottom
- Brake Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
- *Brake rotor
- Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL
Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180 mm - Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL
Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203 mm
- Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL
Accessories
- Bag Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
Weight
- Weight M – 14.56 kg / 32.1 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
- Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).