5 | 1 customer reviews

TREK Slash 9.8 XT 2022

£3,570.05
Was £5,999.99
30 days free insurance available

Finance available from £66.94 per month with V12 Finance

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Slash 9.8 is a carbon enduro mountain bike built to handle big hits, rail corners and rip down the mountain faster than you ever thought possible. Ultra stiff and ultra tough carbon frame, carbon wheels and the most refined suspension tech from RockShox make this long-travel 29er a worthy contender for any dedicated rider and enduro podium.


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 prioritise tunable suspension performance over a shiny top-shelf drivetrain.


The tech you get

A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 160 mm 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 38 mm 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 38 mm 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 34.9 mm 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

Frame Unisex, , Size
Wheel Size Size 29
Gears , 0 Gears
Rear Brake Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc, Rim brake (calliper) with mechanical actuation (cable)
Tyres Bontrager SE6 front, SE5 rear Team Issue, 29x2.50""""
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Front Derailleur
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT, 12-speed
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Casette
Headset
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Bartape / Grips
Seatpost Bontrager Line Elite dropper
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Wheels Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Rapid Drive 108;, 29' Wheel Size

Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.

Comment author

Verified Purchase | 2024-02-21 06:41:00

I bought this bike as a replacement for my old Trek Remedy 8 and wasn’t disappointed.

Having ridden 27.5 for roughly 10 years, I recently started riding a 29er ebike also. So when looking for a new bike I wanted the cockpit feeling of my old Remedy and wheel size/wheelbase of my ebike. Having not ridden the Trek Slash before buying, researching the geometry of different bikes was important.

As I’m 5’10” I was unsure of whether to buy a size M/L or L, because the reach of the Slash seemed much longer than my Remedy. However other reviews online spoke of this figure being deceiving due to the shorter stem on the Slash. I opted for the size Large and it was perfect.

I’ve only ridden the bike 3 times since buying the bike a week ago. At BPW, FOD and local trails. Each time the Slash felt comfortable with the variety of trails and feels like a good alround mtb. Excellent components, along with a carbon frame make this bike really good value for money in comparison to what is out there at the moment.

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