TESTED - All-NEW 2021 Trek SLASH Long-Travel 29er MTB

We're having to re-think what it means to ride a long-travel 29er thanks to the new 2021 Trek Slash. With 160mm of rear travel and 170mm up front, the Slash handles descents like a race-ready Enduro World Series mountain bike but climbs like a bike with 40mm less travel. Our $8,000 Trek Slash 9.9 X01 was stocked with solid parts, but we have to critique the GX-level cassette and we managed to crack a Bontrager Line 30 carbon rim. It is covered by Bontrager's warranty. The integrated downtube storage was great, while the BITS tool in the steer tube was a bit finicky. The RockShox suspension delivered as promised with a great ride and effective 3-position damping control on the custom Super Deluxe shock. While the seat angle may be slack for some, never did it impact climb performance or position for our test riders.
Vital MTB rates the 2021 Trek Slash 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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