Trek Slash 9.8 XT Gen 5 Bike Lithium Grey

It's right for you if...

You're looking to tackle huge days on huge mountains, whether it's an enduro race or an epic adventure. You want the light weight and muted vibes of a carbon frame, and you prioritize tunable suspension performance over a shiny top-shelf drivetrain.

The tech you get

A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 160mm of travel and an all-new RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock with an updated Thru Shaft damper, plus an all-new RockShox ZEB fork with extra-beefy 38mm stanchions. A Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain for super-smooth shifting that's easy on the thumb, 4-piston brakes for confident descents, and Line Elite 30 carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub for quick acceleration when you need it most.

The final word

This is a beast of a mountain bike. You get hot new suspension technology normally reserved for the most expensive bikes, and you get it on a fresh new frame. With Slash 9.8, the faster you go, the better it rides, so giddy-up.

Why you'll love it

1. The RockShox ZEB fork's bigger 38mm stanchions help you stay on your line through the chunky stuff, while the updated damper lets you dial in the feel
2. New, removable Knock Block has a bigger steering angle to keep cables and hoses safe without sacrificing turning radius
3. We added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage
4. Wider seat tube, wider dropper—the 34.9mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster
5. A large internal storage compartment in the down tube lets you stow tools and gear
6. We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colors, materials, and pricing.

   Specifications

   *spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted

   Frameset

   Frame	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160mm travel
   Fork	RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm 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)

   Wheels

   Wheel front	Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
   Wheel rear	Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
   Skewer rear	Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
   Rim	Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
   *Tire	Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''
   	Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''
   Tire part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz
   Rim strip	Bontrager TLR
   Max tire size	Frame: 29x2.50" Fork: See manufacturer

   Drivetrain

   Shifter	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
   Rear derailleur	Shimano XT M8100, long cage
   Crank	Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length
   Bottom bracket	Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing
   Cassette	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
   Chain	Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed
   Max chainring size	Max: 34T, Min 28T

   Components

   Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
   *Seatpost	Size: S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length
   	Size: M , ML Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 440mm length
   	Size: L Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 485mm length
   	Size: XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550mm length
   Handlebar	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width
   Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
   Stem	Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm 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	Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
   *Brake rotor	Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180mm
   	Size: S , M , ML , L , XL Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203mm