Winner – Mountain Bike category
'The combination of high-end performance with individuality and user-friendliness in the thought-through package delighted the entire jury.'
Read more'The combination of high-end performance with individuality and user-friendliness in the thought-through package delighted the entire jury.'
Read more‘The Slash has a big-bike feel that makes it easier to charge into an unfamiliar trail, while retaining enough manoeuvrability to prevent it from feeling like overkill on mellower trails.’
Read moreOnce 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.
Read more‘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.’
Read moreInternal frame storage makes it easy to ditch the pack and still carry your ride essentials.
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.
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.
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.
This bike doesn’t come with pedals because you'll have a better ride if you choose your own. Explore the pedal guide to find the best pedals for your riding style. Reach for flat pedals for simple versatility or go for clipless MTB pedals if you want control and efficiency.
This suspension calculator will help you optimise your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.
Learn moreTubeless 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.
Learn moreKnock 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.
Learn moreBigger 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.
Slash is built for the hardest riding in the harshest conditions with a threaded bottom bracket that's more robust than press fit.
Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminium, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9 mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160 mm travel |
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Fork | RockShox ZEB Select, DebonAir spring, Charger RC damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 170 mm travel |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 230 mm x 62.5 mm |
Max compatible fork travel | 180mm (596mm axle-to-crown) |
Wheel front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" |
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Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29" |
Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
Tyre | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50" |
Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
Max tyre size | Frame: 29x2.50", Fork: See manufacturer |
Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
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Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
Crank | SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T steel ring, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length |
Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 m, BSA threaded |
Cassette | SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
Max. chainring size | 1x: 34T, min 28T |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width |
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*Seatpost |
Size:
S TranzX JD-YSP39, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm |
Size:
M TranzX JD-YSP39, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm |
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Size:
L , XL TranzX JD-YSP39, 170 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm |
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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 |
Head set | 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 , L , XL SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180 mm |
Size:
S , M , L , XL SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 200 mm |
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Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 220mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
Bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
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Weight | M - 15.50 kg / 34.18 lbs |
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Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |