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Overview

It's right for you if...

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

The tech you get

A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with Mino Link adjustable geometry, a 170mm FOX Rhythm 36 Float EVOL fork with GRIP damper, and 160mm 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.

The final word

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.

The Walkthrough

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  1. 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
  2. New, removable Knock Block has a bigger steering angle to keep cables and hoses safe without sacrificing turning radius
  3. A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
  4. We added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage
  5. Wider seat tube, wider dropper—the 34.9mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster
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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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More options

NEW 2023
Slash 9.9 XX1 Flight Attendant

Slash 9.9 XX1 Flight Attendant

$12,749.99 

2022
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Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS Flight Attendant

Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS Flight Attendant

$12,549.99 

2022
Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS

Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS

$11,549.99 

NEW 2023
Customize
Slash 9.9 XTR

Slash 9.9 XTR

$10,249.99 

2022
Customize
Slash 9.9 XTR

Slash 9.9 XTR

$10,049.99 

2021
Slash 9.9 XTR

Slash 9.9 XTR

$9,549.99 - $10,049.99 

2021
Slash 9.9 XO1

Slash 9.9 XO1

$8,549.99 

NEW 2023
Customize
Slash 9.8 GX AXS

Slash 9.8 GX AXS

$7,999.99 

2022
Customize
Slash 9.8 GX AXS

Slash 9.8 GX AXS

$7,899.99 

2021
Slash 9.8 GX AXS

Slash 9.8 GX AXS

$7,549.99 

2022
Customize
Slash 9.8 GX

Slash 9.8 GX

$7,399.99 

NEW 2023
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Slash 9.8 XT

Slash 9.8 XT

$7,299.99 

2022
Customize
Slash 9.8 XT

Slash 9.8 XT

$6,699.99 - $7,199.99 

2021
Slash 9.8 GX

Slash 9.8 GX

$6,549.99 - $7,049.99 

2021
Slash 9.8 XT

Slash 9.8 XT

$6,549.99 - $7,049.99 

NEW 2023
Slash 8

Slash 8

$4,299.99 

2022
Slash 7

Slash 7

$3,829.99 

NEW 2023
Slash C Frameset

Slash C Frameset

$3,899.99 

2022
Slash C Frameset

Slash C Frameset

$3,719.99 

NEW 2023
Slash AL Frameset

Slash AL Frameset

$2,599.99 

The need to know for your first enduro

Transitions? Tech zones? Walking?! It's Enduro 101 and Pinkbike's Christina Chappetta is here to break down everything you need to know before you line up between the tape.

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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.

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Features

Internal Storage

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

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Active Braking Pivot

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

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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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.

OCLV Mountain Carbon

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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