The Slash 8 is an enduro mountain bike that rolls on fast 29er wheels and floats on plush RockShox suspension with SRAM's newest GX Eagle handling drivetrain duties. An aluminium frame with fresh new tech and tough alloy wheels push this bike into the sweet spot for all-around rippers.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
Frameset | |
Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminium, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, down tube guard, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9 mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160 mm travel |
Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 170 mm travel |
Shock | NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x62.5 mm |
Max compatible fork travel | 180mm (596mm axle-to-crown) |
Wheels | |
Wheel front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
Rim | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
*Tyre | Size: M , ML Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50" |
Size: ML Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29.x2.40" | |
Size: ML Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" | |
Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
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 | Size: M , ML SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T steel ring, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length |
Size: ML SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (55 mm chain line), 175mm length | |
Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 m, BSA threaded |
Cassette | SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
Max. chainring size | Max: 34T, Min 28T |
Components | |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width |
Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP39, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 34.9 mm |
Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width |
Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
*Stem | Size: M , ML Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
Size: ML Bontrager Line, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 40 mm 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 hydraulic disc |
*Brake rotor | Size: M , ML SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm |
Size: M , ML SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm | |
Accessories | |
Bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
Weight | |
Weight | M - 15.04 kg / 33.15 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |