Trek Slash: The enduro rocket gets off to a fresh start
First things first: All new Slash models are equipped with a 170 mm fork and a 160 mm shock. This means they have 10 millimetres more travel at the front and rear than the previous model.
The Trek makers have also revised the enduro geometry of the Slash, extending the reach by 20 to 30 millimeters depending on the frame size, flattening the head angle by 0.6 degrees (high setting: 64.6 degrees, low setting: 64.1 degrees and lowering the bottom bracket. In addition, the seat angle is now 2 degrees steeper, 76.1 degrees in the high setting of the adjustable rear triangle and 75.6 degrees in the low setting.According to Trek, the Slash may look like a monster truck, but its agile handling is more reminiscent of a flying carpet. The changes to the geometry and suspension provide more stability on fast descents, but should also give the bike more grip on tricky, loose terrain. For a bike that was created for rough trails out there, the Slash is a surprisingly good climber according to Trek.
The Slash is available with both OCLV Mountain Carbon and aluminum frames.
Most models come with the new Super Deluxe ThruShaft shock, which pairs the latest innovations from RockShox with Trek's own ThruShaft shock design. This suspension is designed to respond to the trail, not the rider. Using the new low-speed compression adjuster, the new Super Deluxe ThruShaft shock allows rider inputs, such as pedaling, to be overridden without compromising high-speed compression on rough trails.
A range of new frame features are presented on both the aluminum and carbon models: On board is a bolted bottom bracket, which is more robust and easier to maintain than press-fit versions. In addition, the frame can now accommodate heavier-duty dropper posts thanks to the 34.9 mm seat tube.
The internal frame storage compartment on all models, including the aluminum models, securely holds tools and other necessary utensils, while the full-length down tube guard protects against stone chips and on bumpy shuttle trips.The steering angle limiter also remains on board: the so-called Knock Block 2.0 prevents cables and wires from being torn out during a crash and allows a significantly greater steering angle of 72 degrees. As the fork on the new Slash no longer gets in the way of the down tube, Knock Block 2.0 can also be removed for an almost unlimited steering angle.
The new Slash is now available in seven variants via Trek's dealer network.
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