The BB92 bottom bracket has been replaced by a threaded one.

Some are big changes, some are more minor refinements. You'll often find him riding the same track ten times in a day, changing just one thing to pin down the differences. These changes bring Trek into the current era of frame design but doesn’t push the boundaries of progressive geometry. The seat tube insertion length has been increased too, allowing the use of longer travel dropper posts. The suspension responds a lot more sensitively and literally sticks to the ground. Slash gets a bump in travel to 160mm at the rear and 170mm upfront. There are a few other things we noticed during our test. As a result, the tubeless tire would no longer stay inflated. At first glance, the new Slash looks a lot like its predecessor. He doesn't have a classic 9 to 5 routine – sometimes he's in the office, sometimes he'll take his laptop to sit in the garden and sometimes you'll even find him working remotely from his van parked at one the best riding spots in the world. Meanwhile, the bottom bracket drop has increased by 8mm, and now sits at 345mm in the low setting. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. At € 2,999, the Trek Slash 7 is the most affordable model. While riding, we couldn’t remember encountering any hard impacts and the tires were always inflated to the correct pressure, but the rim wall delaminated from the bed. Trek’s Re:Aktiv shock is gone for 2021. On the trail, the Slash feels like a thoroughly modern enduro race bike. Threaded Bottom Bracket / 34.9mm Seat Tube. Instead of tube-in-tube guides, the in-frame storage serves double duty and helps keeps the cables quiet while also providing easy access during service. Flow trails = more compression; steep natural trails = less compression. This additional range of motion was enough to navigate tight, low-speed switchbacks without impeding steering. It sounds almost too good to be true – for just € 500 more, the Slash 8 comes with a RockShox Lyrik RC fork, a Super Deluxe Ultimate shock, a GX-Eagle drivetrain and the powerful SRAM CODE R brakes! The newer 34.9-mm seat tube standard is used, including a new Bontrager Line Elite 34.9 dropper post. NEVER would I consider the newest model with the same name as its over 31 w/o pedals, Your email address will not be published. Trek have also designed the new Slash to accommodate longer dropper posts, speccing a 200 mm travel Bontrager model on the XL bike. The Slash is back up to speed with fresh frame features. We wrote a separate article explaining why we think the new Super Boost Plus standard makes little sense, so we’re glad that Trek didn’t go down that route.

The Slash 9.9 is a well-appointed machine.

Hardly any bike was as popular in the scene as the 29er preceding it, but it was getting on in years. The 2021 Trek Slash is neither the longest nor the slackest, in the category, but its 64.5 head tube angle, 76-degree seat tube angle, and increased reach measurements are a welcome refresh. Unfortunately, the rubber stopper that allows the thru shaft shock to fully compress came loose. The changes made to the 2021 Trek Slash at a glance: Like its predecessor, the new Trek Slash is available as an aluminium or carbon version. This bike requires at least a 200 mm rotor and is even approved for up to 220 mm versions – excellent!

What’s more, it’s gone one up on Specialized by offering internal down tube storage in both the aluminium and carbon frames, along with a few features unique to Trek. Then you should choose the Trek Slash 9.9. (These are claimed weights in both cases). He has been with ENDURO almost from the start and as editor-in-chief, he's responsible for making ENDURO the most progressive and exciting magazine in the industry. The 2021 Trek Slash is neither the longest nor the slackest, in the category, but its 64.5 head tube angle, 76-degree seat tube angle, and increased reach measurements are a welcome refresh. Subscribe today and get the next 3 issues of your favourite cycling magazine for just £5! OMG! The new Trek Slash has big shoes to fill! Topping the range is the 9.9 XTR Project One bike for € 9,099.

$2,199.99.

Regardless of which level of compression adjustment riders choose, there’s no impact on high-velocity performance. One particular criticism of the old Slash was the slack seat tube angle, which made it tricky to tackle steep climbs. Longer, lower, slacker geometry is the other big trend these days, and Trek joins the party. Trek retained the geometry-tweaking Mino-Link for slight geometry adjustments to suit rider preference and terrain. Our team riders were putting longer and longer forks on their bikes,” said Dylan Howes, Trek’s senior mountain bike engineer. We’ve spent a few weeks on the 2021 Slash trying to sort out if Trek can have its enduro bike, and be fun on trails too. Looking back, the ML Slash would have been a better option than the L for a rider height of around 180 cm. I get home from work and find her already in bed with a 2021 trek slash. While Trek certainly wasn’t the first to think of turning the down tube into a handy storage area, it’s brought the idea (which we’re big fans of) to more people. Trek Slash 7 – your entry into the range – € 2,999. I have a 2016 enduro-type bike of a different brand. Added together, they amount to a substantial reworking of the already-successful Slash line. The Slash has the composure at speed that racers seek but, in spite of its heft, the Slash can navigate technical trails as a long-legged trail bike. Get the latest mountain bike reviews, news, race results, and much more by signing up for the MTBR Newsletter.

Trek claims the 2021 carbon frameset weighs just 2,450g without the shock.

We only ever rode the old and the new Slash in the slack setting. You may opt out at any time by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link that appears at the bottom of each of our emails.

This is still a bit slacker than some of its rivals, but definitely a step in the right direction.

Thanks! On my size medium tester, it was a struggle to fit a 29er tube, CO2 with inflator, and tire lever into the downtube.

Get special offers, exclusive product news, and event info straight to your inbox. 2021 Trek Slash is a completely different beast. Pricing for the new range starts at € 2,999 for the Slash 7.

The Trek Slash caused quite a stir when it was launched in 2016 and played a key role in shaping the 29er enduro bike category. The downtube storage box is a great addition, though the amount of gear (or food) you can store on it will vary with frame size. Trek puts that slight increase in weight down to the bigger shock, down tube storage and  34.9mm seat tube. As with the Fuel EX, the American brand have equipped the Slash with a storage compartment in the down tube of both the carbon and aluminium frames. Knock Block is Trek’s system for stopping the bars turning past a certain angle. Slash 9.7 – $6,200.00 The suspension consists of a ZEB Ultimate fork and a Super Deluxe Ultimate shock. All of this works to make the Slash longer, and more stable at high speeds, while still keeping riders centered on the bike.

Most 230 x 62.5 mm Trunnion mount shocks should fit into the rear triangle (e.g.

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