![]() While we found the new Slash to be unbalanced and cumbersome in our first review where we rode the size L, that impression changes with the smaller ML. You can spare yourself the effort of activating the climb switch – great! The suspension stays nice and firm, though as you pedal it still provides enough traction. With that done, the Slash climbs fairly efficiently. In practice, this means that you should immediately slide the saddle forward so as not to sit too far over the rear wheel on steep climbs. Important tuning tip for the Slash – Push the saddle forward for the climbs!Īs the geometry table suggests, the seat tube angle on the Slash is rather slack. Helmet SCOTT Stego | Glasses SCOTT Shield | Jersey SCOTT Trail Storm This is significantly steeper than on the predecessor, though it’s still rather slack, and the kink in the seat tube makes it effectively slacker as the saddle is extended. The head tube angle is 64.1° in the slack setting and the seat tube angle is 75.6°. The reach is 469 mm while chainstay length is a short 435 mm on all sizes. ![]() It turned out to be the ideal size for our 180 cm tall test riders. This will be music to the ears of riders for whom the M is too small and L is often too big. The geometry of the Trek Slash – An additional size for a hallelujahĪ particular highlight of the Slash is that Trek have spared no expense and effort, adding an intermediate ML size to the range. The shock on the Slash also offers three compression settings to allow for quick adjustments to suit the terrain. Finally! It’s a small detail, though no less brilliant: the numbering on the rebound knob makes it much easier to find the right setup. It’s removable on the new Slash but thanks to the increased steering angle, you don’t have to. For many years, the limited steering angle of the Knock Block was a pet peeve of ours. This isn’t the place for a 180 mm brake rotor. Unless you need a super hard or super soft high-speed compression setting, this is a good choice.Ī capable bike needs brakes to match. On the trail, the RockShox ZEB Select+ fork is in no way inferior to the Ultimate model. Ideally, you will only be charged the difference – provided you’ve got a good dealer. ![]() However, since Trek bikes are sold through local bike shops, these components and the small rear brake rotor can be swapped out on site. You should also budget to replace the puncture-prone Bontrager tires. However, we found the 35 mm stem to be too short and the 820 mm handlebar to be far too wide. There’s nothing wrong with the RockShox ZEB Select+ either and the in-house Bontrager Line dropper post provides 170 mm of travel. This includes Shimano’s XT 12-speed drivetrain and reliable SLX brakes, whose performance is in no way inferior to the more expensive counterpart. This reasonably priced package gives you excellent components on a frame bursting with smart features. In times when bikes are becoming more and more expensive, it’s nice to see the € 5,848 Slash 9.8 XT bucking this trend. The components of the Trek Slash 9.8 XT – A great overall package with minor weaknesses Trek have also improved on many other details, giving the bike an extra-large downtube protector, a threaded BSA bottom bracket and integrating the Mino-Link flip chip more cleanly into the seat stay. The new Slash offers 170 mm travel up front in combination with 160 mm at the rear and, as you’d expect, rolls on 29″ wheels. Or the proprietary RockShox thru-shaft shock which allows the damping piston rod to pass through the shock, which is claimed to make the rear end respond more sensitively and deliver more traction. The bike is full of smart details and special solutions, be it the storage compartment in the frame, which is also available on the aluminium models, or the Knock Block in the head tube, which stops the handlebars from damaging the beautiful frame. We could go on forever about the brand new Trek Slash. ![]()
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