Trek Slash 9.7 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,799$
Weight | 13.74 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork Fox Rhythm Float 36
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Groupset GX Eagle, NX Eagle -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 150mm travel
Suspension Fork
Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 160mm travel
Rear Shock
Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 230x57.5mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
Crank
Size: S, Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, L, XL, Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
Wheels
Rims
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Tires
Size: S, M, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40''; Size: S, M, L, XL, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60''
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide R 4-piston hydraulic disc, 200mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor
Disk Rotors
Size: S, M, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180mm; Size: S, M, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 200mm
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
Headset
Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
Seatpost
Size: S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 345mm length; Size: M, L, XL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 125mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 395mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.34 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 352 mm | 345 mm | 352 mm | 345 mm | 352 mm | 345 mm | 352 mm | 345 mm |
| Front Center | 739 mm | 738 mm | 754 mm | 753 mm | 787 mm | 785 mm | 815 mm | 814 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Trail | 114 mm | 117 mm | 114 mm | 117 mm | 114 mm | 117 mm | 114 mm | 117 mm |
| Stack | 602 mm | 606 mm | 602 mm | 606 mm | 612 mm | 616 mm | 625 mm | 629 mm |
| Reach | 410 mm | 404 mm | 425 mm | 419 mm | 453 mm | 447 mm | 475 mm | 469 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 583 mm | 585 mm | 598 mm | 600 mm | 629 mm | 631 mm | 645 mm | 647 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.1 ° | 73.6 ° | 74.1 ° | 73.6 ° | 74.1 ° | 73.6 ° | 74.9 ° | 74.4 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 394 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 521 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.6 ° | 65.1 ° | 65.6 ° | 65.1 ° | 65.6 ° | 65.1 ° | 65.6 ° | 65.1 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 427 mm | 429 mm | 427 mm | 429 mm | 427 mm | 429 mm | 427 mm | 429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1165 mm | 1166 mm | 1180 mm | 1181 mm | 1213 mm | 1213 mm | 1241 mm | 1242 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 21 mm | 28 mm | 21 mm | 28 mm | 21 mm | 28 mm | 21 mm | 28 mm |
| Standover Height | 751 mm | 745 mm | 753 mm | 747 mm | 764 mm | 758 mm | 774 mm | 768 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Slash 9.7 completes the Trek Slash model. Trek released 117 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek Slash bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Trek Slash 8 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3699$. Trek Slash 9.9 X01 AXS 2020 on the other hand costs 8999$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Enduro bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Enduro bike is 3599$. However, even though the average price of an Enduro bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4799$. In conclusion, this bike price is 33.34% higher than the price of the average Enduro bike.
Average weight for Enduro bikes
The average weight for Enduro bikes is 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Trek Slash 9.7 it’s weighing 13.74 kg (30.29 lbs). At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Enduro bike weighs 3.86% more than Slash 9.7.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork
The Slash 9.7 comes factory-installed with the Fox Rhythm Float 36 fork. This has a travel range of 160mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
Trek Slash 9.7 bike has the Fox Performance Float EVOL model installed, and has a travel of 150mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels
The wheels on Slash 9.7 are the 29″ aluminum type. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Slash 9.7 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
Trek Slash 9.7 comes with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.