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It's right for you if...
You’re an all-mountain rider who loves pinning steep descents and sketchy rock gardens. You want a bike that’s born to plow through the roughest stuff at full tilt, is fully capable of racing enduro, and doesn’t ring up at a bank-breaking price.
The tech you get
An aluminum frame built for harsh riding with a threaded bottom bracket, dual downtube guards, Knock Block 2.0, and 160mm of travel with a RockShox Select+ shock and 170mm Yari RC fork. Plus, a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain and Line Comp 30 wheels that are already completely tubeless ready, including sealant.
The final word
It may be the most affordable Slash in the lineup, but don’t underestimate how fast it'll carry you down the mountain. You get a frame built for day after day of hard riding with a no-nonsense parts package that leaves enough cash in your pocket for enduro entry fees or a lift ticket to party laps.
The Walkthrough
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- It's equally at home between the tape and in the rugged wild—Slash excels at racing enduro, but it's ridiculously fun on gnarly trail rides, too
- 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
- New, removable Knock Block has a bigger steering angle to keep cables and hoses safe without sacrificing turning radius
- Wider seat tube, wider dropper—the 34.9mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster
Winner - Mountain Bike category
"The combination of high-end performance with individuality and user-friendliness in the thought-through package delighted the entire jury."
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"Feels exactly right"
"The Slash has a big-bike feel that makes it easier to charge into an unfamiliar trail, while retaining enough maneuverability to prevent it from feeling like overkill on mellower trails."
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"A hell of a bike"
"Slash is great on rough, bermed corners and it has been an absolute monster riding steeps. This is an easy bike to ride and everything felt very natural from the first drop in and I haven't looked back since."
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"Doesn't just check all the boxes, it slashes them"
"It’s playful enough to pop lips and gun for natural trail doubles, yet stable enough to stay planted in the steepest gnarliest rock gardens I could seek out. The Slash is an absolute joy to ride, and the faster and harder you push it the more at home it feels."
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Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.
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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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.
Complete frame protection
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.
Rapid Drive 54 rear hub
With 54 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.
Suspension Calculator
This suspension calculator will help you optimize your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.
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Complete Tubeless System
Tubeless Ready rims and tires make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats, and less weight. You're ready to roll right out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves, and sealant.
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Oversized 34.9mm dropper post
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.
Threaded bottom bracket
Slash is built for the hardest riding in the harshest conditions with a threaded bottom bracket that's more robust than press fit.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160mm travel |
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| Fork | RockShox Yari RC, DebonAir spring, Motion Control RC damper, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+, DebonAir spring, Select+ RL damper, 230x62.5mm |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| *Tire |
Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40'' |
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Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60'' |
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| *Tire part |
Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
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Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager TLR valve, 50mm |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
| *Crank |
Size:
S SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (55mm chainline), 170mm length |
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Size:
M , ML , L , XL SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (55mm chainline), 175mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
Size:
S TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm |
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Size:
M , ML TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm |
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Size:
L , XL TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 40mm length |
| Headset | Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Brake | SRAM Guide T 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor |
Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm |
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Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm |
| Weight | M - 15.08 kg / 33.25 lbs (with tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). |
Sizing & fit
The charts below show our recommended sizes based on height, but there are some other factors, like arm and leg length, that determine a great fit. That’s why you’ll see some overlap in our recommendations. Not every rider who’s 5´8˝, for example, will fit on the same size bike. The best way to find your perfect fit is to consult the experts at your local retailer.
Rider Height
Inseam
S
153.0 - 166.5 cm
5'0.2" - 5'5.6"
72.0 - 79.0 cm
28.3" - 31.1"
M
161.0 - 172.0 cm
5'3.4" - 5'7.7"
76.0 - 81.0 cm
29.9" - 31.9"
M/L
165.5 - 179.0 cm
5'5.2" - 5'10.5"
77.0 - 84.0 cm
30.3" - 33.1"
L
177.0 - 188.0 cm
5'9.7" - 6'2.0"
83.0 - 88.0 cm
32.7" - 34.6"
XL
186.0 - 196.0 cm
6'1.2" - 6'5.2"
87.0 - 92.0 cm
34.3" - 36.2"
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise noted.
| 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 |
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| 15.5 | S | High | 29" | 39.5 | 67.1° | 76.1° | 10.0 | 64.6° | 58.4 | 35.2 | 2.2 | 43.5 | 4.3 | 13.0 | 119.7 | 71.2 | 43.1 | 61.8 |
| 15.5 | S | Low | 29" | 39.5 | 66.6° | 75.6° | 10.0 | 64.1° | 58.5 | 34.5 | 2.9 | 43.7 | 4.3 | 13.4 | 119.7 | 70.6 | 42.5 | 62.1 |
| 17.5 | M | High | 29" | 42.0 | 67.1° | 76.1° | 10.0 | 64.6° | 60.9 | 35.2 | 2.2 | 43.5 | 4.3 | 13.0 | 121.2 | 75.0 | 45.6 | 61.8 |
| 17.5 | M | Low | 29" | 42.0 | 66.6° | 75.6° | 10.0 | 64.1° | 61.0 | 34.5 | 2.9 | 43.7 | 4.3 | 13.4 | 122.2 | 74.4 | 45.0 | 62.2 |
| 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 | 13.0 | 124.2 | 75.0 | 47.4 | 62.2 |
| 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 | 74.4 | 46.9 | 62.6 |
| 19.5 | L | High | 29" | 45.0 | 67.1° | 76.1° | 11.5 | 64.6° | 64.7 | 35.2 | 2.2 | 43.5 | 4.3 | 13.0 | 126.3 | 76.0 | 49.1 | 63.1 |
| 19.5 | L | Low | 29" | 45.0 | 66.6° | 75.6° | 11.5 | 64.1° | 64.9 | 34.5 | 2.9 | 43.7 | 4.3 | 13.4 | 126.4 | 75.4 | 48.6 | 63.5 |
| 21.5 | XL | High | 29" | 50.0 | 67.1° | 76.1° | 14.0 | 64.6° | 68.3 | 35.2 | 2.2 | 43.5 | 4.3 | 13.0 | 130.4 | 78.0 | 52.1 | 65.4 |
| 21.5 | XL | Low | 29" | 50.0 | 66.6° | 75.6° | 14.0 | 64.1° | 68.4 | 34.5 | 2.9 | 43.7 | 4.3 | 13.4 | 130.5 | 77.4 | 51.6 | 65.8 |
