Slash 9.7 | Trek Bikes (GB)

Overview

You like ripping technical trails at warp speed and want a bike with insane descending prowess for the gnarliest trails and enduro races. You prioritise frame and suspension performance above all else, and want a durable drivetrain that won't break the bank.

A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with Mino Link adjustable geometry, a 170 mm FOX Rhythm 36 Float EVOL fork with GRIP damper and 160 mm of rear travel with a FOX Performance Float X shock that offers loads of adjustability and tuning options. Plus, a Shimano SLX/XT 1x12 drivetrain, 4-piston hydraulic brakes and Line Comp 30 wheels, already set up completely tubeless-ready, including sealant.

Slash 9.7 gives you heaps of speed and courage for a shorter stack of cash. You're getting a full carbon frame, a solid parts group and proven long-travel suspension for performance where you'll notice it most.

You’ll fade before the FOX Performance Float X shock does ‑ it's built to help you squeeze the most out of long, gnarly descents
New, removable Knock Block has a bigger steering angle to keep cables and hoses safe without sacrificing turning radius
A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
We added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage
Wider seat tube, wider dropper – the 34.9 mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster

Once the dust had settled, it was the Slash that managed to edge its way into the lead. Its ability to tackle the wildest terrain without flinching yet all the while retaining that reactive, lively feel really won us over.

NEW

2022

Customise

£6,000.00 - £6,550.00

NEW

2022

Slash C Frame Set

£4,050.00

2022

Slash 8

£3,700.00

NEW

2022

Slash 7

£3,200.00

2022

Slash AL Frame Set

£2,650.00

2021

Slash 9.9 XO1

£8,250.00

2021

Slash 9.8 XT

£5,800.00 - £6,350.00

2021

Slash C Frameset

£3,850.00

2016

Slash C Frameset

£2,400.00

2016

Slash Al Frame Set

£1,400.00

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Features

Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.

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Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.

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Knock Block has your frame's back when things go wrong. It prevents your handlebars from spinning all the way around in a crash, so your hoses won't get yanked and your controls won't hit the top tube.

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Replaceable down tube guards protect the underside of your frame from rock strikes, trail debris and janky shuttle vehicles so you can forget about damage worries and focus on blasting the next run.

Trek's mountain-specific carbon fibre is tougher carbon, with unique materials and lay-up procedures, Trek's advanced engineering, and a higher standard of testing.

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With 108 points of engagement, Rapid Drive gives you nearly instant acceleration instead of a clunky lag when you step on the pedals. You get smooth, immediate power to blast out of corners and hammer through the rough stuff. And that extra pedal ratchet adds control that can make all the difference when tackling a tricky climb.

This suspension calculator will help you optimise your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.

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Tubeless Ready rims and tyres make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats and less weight. You're ready to roll straight out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves and sealant.

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Bigger is better. The oversized seat tube diameter gives more support and strength for longer travel droppers, and allows for more robust, durable internals that work faster.

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Slash is built for the hardest riding in the harshest conditions with a threaded bottom bracket that's more robust than press fit.

Specs

*Please note - spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately

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	Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 170 mm travel
Shock	Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 230 mm x 62.5 mm
Max compatible fork travel	180 mm (596 mm axle-to-crown)

Hub front	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
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, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50"
Tyre part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Max tyre size	Frame: 29x2.50" Fork: See manufacturer

Shifter	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
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 SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Max. chainring size	Max: 34T, Min 28T

Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width
*Seatpost	Size: S TranzX JD-YSP39, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm
	Size: M , ML TranzX JD-YSP39, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm
	Size: L , XL TranzX JD-YSP39, 170 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm
Handlebar	Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width
Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
Stem	Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length
*Brake	Size: S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc
*Brake	Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper
*Brake rotor	Size: S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm
	Size: S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm
	Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm
	Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm
Rotor size	Max brake rotor sizes: Front see fork manufacturer, rear 200 mm

Bag	Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight	M - 14.88 kg / 32.81 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).

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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.

Sizing

Geometry

All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.

Sizing table
Frame size number	Frame size letter	Geometry position	Wheel size	A — Seat tube	B — Seat tube angle	Effective seat tube angle	C — Head tube length	D — Head angle	E — Effective top tube	F — Bottom bracket height	G — Bottom bracket drop	H — Chainstay length	I — Offset	J — Trail	K — Wheelbase	L — Standover	M — Frame reach	N — Frame stack
15.5"	S	Low	29"	39.5	66.6°	75.6°	10	64.1°	58.5	34.5	2.9	43.7	4.3	13.4	119.7	70.5	42.5	62.1
15.5"	S	High	29"	39.5	67.1°	76.1°	10	64.6°	58.4	35.2	2.2	43.5	4.3	13	119.7	71.1	43.1	61.8
17.5"	M	Low	29"	42	66.6°	75.6°	10	64.1°	61	34.5	2.9	43.7	4.3	13.4	122.2	74.3	45	62.2
17.5"	M	High	29"	42	67.1°	76.1°	10	64.6°	60.9	35.2	2.2	43.5	4.3	13	121.2	74.9	45.6	61.8
18.5"	ML	Low	29"	43.5	66.6°	75.6°	10.5	64.1°	62.9	34.5	2.9	43.7	4.3	13.4	124.3	74.3	46.9	62.6
18.5"	ML	High	29"	43.5	67.1°	76.1°	10.5	64.6°	62.8	35.2	2.2	43.5	4.3	13	124.2	74.9	47.4	62.2
19.5"	L	Low	29"	45	66.6°	75.6°	11.5	64.1°	64.9	34.5	2.9	43.7	4.3	13.4	126.4	75.3	48.6	63.5
19.5"	L	High	29"	45	67.1°	76.1°	11.5	64.6°	64.7	35.2	2.2	43.5	4.3	13	126.3	75.9	49.1	63.1
21.5"	XL	Low	29"	50	66.6°	75.6°	14	64.1°	68.4	34.5	2.9	43.7	4.3	13.4	130.5	77.3	51.6	65.8
21.5"	XL	High	29"	50	67.1°	76.1°	14	64.6°	68.3	35.2	2.2	43.5	4.3	13	130.4	77.9	52.1	65.4

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