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It's right for you if...
You want a big bike with big wheels to roll over big things and send big hits. You might enter some enduro races, but you mostly just want to rail sketchy descents faster than anyone else in your crew.
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 Super Deluxe Ultimate shock for long descents and 170mm RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork. Plus, a SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain with an extra-low 52-tooth gear, Code R 4-piston brakes, and completely tubeless Line Comp 30 wheels.
The final word
Slash 8 puts serious enduro performance within reach with smart choices on spec that won't empty your wallet. The aluminum frame, burly suspension, and 1x12 Eagle drivetrain makes for a ride that's equally at home on the race course and on a big, backwoods session.
The Walkthrough
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- 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
- It's equally at home between the tape and in the rugged wild—Yes, Slash is a race bike, but it's ridiculously fun on gnarly trail rides, too
- 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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Enduro Bike of the Year
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.
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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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Features
Internal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.
RockShox Super Deluxe Thru Shaft damper
With the all-new RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Thru Shaft, you get the most refined shock on the market, with an updated air spring and an exclusive Thru Shaft damper that gives you tenacious grip, plush control, and the support you need for ripping rough descents all day.
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 108 rear hub
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.
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.
Knock Block
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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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.
Dream Build: Brett Rheeder's Slash
Brett Rheeder has seen his fair share of terrific bikes, but now it’s time for a dream rig.
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A team that shreds together, stays together
4x World Champion Tracy Moseley brings out the best in the next generation of riders.
Read moreSpecifications
*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 Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel |
| Shock | NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x62.5mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 180mm (596mm axle-to-crown) |
| 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 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 108T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| *Tire |
Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
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Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29.x2.40'' |
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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 | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tire size | Frame: 29x2.50" Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| *Crank |
Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T steel ring, 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 Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Max chainring size | Max: 34T, Min 28T |
| 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 Pro, alloy lock-on |
| *Stem |
Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length |
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Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 40mm length |
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| 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 Code R 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 |
| Bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
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| Weight | M - 15.04 kg / 33.15 lbs (with TLR sealant, no 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 & Tech
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.
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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |