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Overview
Features
Specs
Sizing
Geometry

It’s so perfect for you

You're in the market for a substantial bike with large wheels, ready to conquer formidable obstacles and tackle hefty jumps. While you might consider entering some enduro races, your primary goal is to dominate sketchy descents, outpacing everyone else in your crew.

The technology you get

Crafted to withstand rugged terrain, the aluminum frame of this bike features a threaded bottom bracket, dual downtube guards, and Knock Block 2.0 technology. It boasts 160mm of rear travel with a RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock for enduring long descents, complemented by a 170mm RockShox ZEB Select fork. Additionally, it's equipped with a SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain featuring an extra-low 52-tooth gear, Code R 4-piston brakes, and fully tubeless Line Comp 30 wheels.

Generally

The Slash 8 is an outstanding enduro mountain bike with fast-rolling 29er wheels and smooth RockShox suspension, which are supplemented by SRAM's 12-speed GX Eagle transmission. This bike is great for general performance enthusiasts because of its aluminum frame, which includes cutting-edge technology, and its strong alloy wheels.

 

Why you’ll love it!

The Slash 8 is an outstanding enduro mountain bike with fast-rolling 29er wheels and smooth RockShox suspension, which are supplemented by SRAM's 12-speed GX Eagle transmission. This bike is great for general performance enthusiasts because of its aluminum frame, which includes cutting-edge technology, and its strong alloy wheels.

The Walkthrough

Internal Storage

Internal Storage

Extra capacity storage allows you to avoid the pack while carrying the essentials during your ride.

 
Active Braking Pivot

Active Braking Pivot

The Active Braking Pivot helps our engineers to separately adjust how the suspension responds to acceleration and braking forces. It means you'll have more confident control when you need it.

 
Rapid Drive 54 rear hub

Rapid Drive 54 rear hub

Instead of a painful lag when you press the pedals, Fast Drive provides almost instant speed. You quickly and smoothly gain power to round corners. Also, the additional pedal ratchet provides control, which might be crucial when tackling a difficult climb.

 
Frameset

Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, 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 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 230mm x 62.5mm
Max compatible fork travel 180mm (596mm axle-to-crown)

Wheels

Wheel front Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29''
Wheel rear Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29''
Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Tire Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50''
Tire part Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz
Rim strip Bontrager TLR
Max tyre size Frame: 29x2.50", Fork: See manufacturer

Drivetrain

Shifter SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Rear derailleur SRAM GX Eagle
Crank SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T steel ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length
Bottom bracket SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded
Cassette SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Max. chainring size 1x: 34T, min 28T

Components

Saddle Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
*Seatpost Size: S
TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm
Size: M , ML
TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm
Size: L , XL
TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm
Handlebar Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width
Grips Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
Stem Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length
Head set Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Brake SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc
*Brake rotor Size: S , M , ML , L , XL
SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL
SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm
Rotor size Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 200mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer

Accessories

Bag Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight

Weight M - 15.50 kg / 34.18 lbs
Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).

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, colours, materials and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice. The prices shown are the manufacturer's suggested retail prices.

Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.

Size Rider Height Inseam
S

155 - 165 cm

5'1" - 5'5"

74 - 78 cm

29" - 31"

M

165 - 176 cm

5'5" - 5'9"

79 - 83 cm

31" - 33"

M/L

173 - 180 cm

5'8" - 5'11"

81 - 86 cm

32" - 34"

L

177 - 188 cm

5'10" - 6'2"

84 - 89 cm

33" - 35"

XL

188 - 195 cm

6'2" - 6'5"

89 - 91 cm

35" - 36"

All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise noted.

Sizing table
Frame size number Frame size letter Geometry position Wheel size A — Seat tube B — Seat tube angle Effective seat tube angle C — Head tube length D — Head angle E — Effective top tube F — Bottom bracket height G — Bottom bracket drop H — Chainstay length I — Offset J — Trail K — Wheelbase L — Standover M — Frame reach N — Frame stack
15.5" S High 29" 39.5 67.1° 76.1° 10 64.6° 58.4 35.2 2.2 43.5 4.3 13 119.7 71.2 43.1 61.8
15.5" S Low 29" 39.5 66.6° 75.6° 10 64.1° 58.5 34.5 2.9 43.7 4.3 13.4 119.7 70.6 42.5 62.1
17.5" M High 29" 42 67.1° 76.1° 10 64.6° 60.9 35.2 2.2 43.5 4.3 13 121.2 75 45.6 61.8
17.5" M Low 29" 42 66.6° 75.6° 10 64.1° 61 34.5 2.9 43.7 4.3 13.4 122.2 74.4 45 62.2
18.5" ML High 29" 43.5 67.1° 76.1° 10.5 64.6° 62.8 35.2 2.2 43.5 4.3 13 124.2 75 47.4 62.2
18.5" ML Low 29" 43.5 66.6° 75.6° 10.5 64.1° 62.9 34.5 2.9 43.7 4.3 13.4 124.3 74.4 46.9 62.6
19.5" L High 29" 45 67.1° 76.1° 11.5 64.6° 64.7 35.2 2.2 43.5 4.3 13 126.3 76 49.1 63.1
19.5" L Low 29" 45 66.6° 75.6° 11.5 64.1° 64.9 34.5 2.9 43.7 4.3 13.4 126.4 75.4 48.6 63.5
21.5" XL High 29" 50 67.1° 76.1° 14 64.6° 68.3 35.2 2.2 43.5 4.3 13 130.4 78 52.1 65.4
21.5" XL Low 29" 50 66.6° 75.6° 14 64.1° 68.4 34.5 2.9 43.7 4.3 13.4 130.5 77.4 51.6 65.8

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