So glad I snatched up my Slash 7 this summer. Shimano Deore/SLX with an XT derailleur, ready to be upgraded to full XT as things wear out. The weight is respectable at just under 34lbs with pedals. I’m over-biked for 90% of the ride, but it saves this old beat up back on that unexpected gnarly chunky rooted-out nastiness when it’s called for. Great burly alloy bike for under 4k!
I looked months for the Slash 8 in M/L. The only thing I could get locally in M/L was a new 2021 9.8 GX AXS in dark grey. Good news it was on sale. Bad news is I paid more than I wanted. After a few months and almost 200 miles I'm very pleased with my purchase. I'm with you on not needing the air whiz and other electronic gizmos. I will tell you Jared if you can swing it (when your old components wear out), I highly recommend the AXS shift system. I'm pleasantly surprised at how well it functions and snaps into gears.
You missed the biggest and BEST change they made to the bikes - They dropped the Double trunnion that causes so many issues - finally... & went to Double through bolts like alot of other brands. - Those bottom bearings and shocks will last considerably longer now. Im not a fan of the ZEB select on the 8, would rather the lyrik select +. They also dropped LSC adjustment on the 8 model. They will wring the changes for the 2024 IMO. Meaningfully Geo adjustable and will Start this whole "new-look" they have with the Fuel ex. The remedy is the biggest "what happens" as the fuel EX has basically stolen its spot.
the Slash9.7 is not deleted? The 2023 Version comes with SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes or you might be able to order it with the shimano brakes as it was befor. In DE the blueish Version, that we both own, is 300€ more as the Green colored. That is at least what the webpage says
Must watch? You are telling me nothing I don't already know about the Slash. Considering a sale price of $3500, I opted for the Marin Alpine7, with a sale price of $2799. To me, every dollar saved is a-lot of money. Problem with most UA-cam reviewers, is any product below $5K, is considered cheap. Trek, is to obsessive(as sneaker brands are), about high price-tag, because of the name on the downtube. For the price of a trek, I'd rather put a nice down-payment on a pickup.
Went to the Trek store in my town and saw the hex blue in person. It looks nothing NOTHING like the online photo’s. I was really hoping it would have matched the photos. In person it is flat bluish purple but still blue. Maybe it’ll grow on me. As far as pricing goes, you’ll have to search thoroughly to find a similarly spec’d enduro rig with SRAM GX for $4300. No I’m not a Trek guy as I currently have a 2019 Giant Trance 29’r but want a bike park rig. Peace
@@JaredHoff I might just pick up the frame set as it looks pretty cool, navy blue fading to a teal color. I have so many good parts laying around plus I could install a little bit better fork.
Ordered a 2023 Slash 8 in the penny flake, hopefully shows up this week. Again only one colour option available in australia for slash 8. Looks awesome on the website, however after i ordered it another bike shop showed me the paint sample...haha could be trick photography. Anyway gonna be a mad bike compared to my fuel ex 8 which wasnt suited to my local trails
Love the videos, thank you. If you were given the chance at a top spec 23 slash vs a mid-spec Fuel gen 6 for 500 more, which would you choose for your everything bike?
That’s a hard one. I love the previous model of the Slash, but the new Fuel EX is so versatile. If you’re the type of ride that upgrades their bike a lot,,, go with the Fuel EX.
The only thing Trek need to improve is the PRICE and COMPONENTS. Customers/Riders now are smart they know what they want. Trek can only attract new riders.
I’m trying to convince my little guy to wait for the 2024 slash. I’d bet money on it it’s gonna be a similar bike to the new fuel and a slash e makes a lot of sense 👍
I got Slash 8, Im Will change for fuel ex 6 gen frame and put all the Slash parts. I already have a zeb 160mm and maybe would change to coil in the back... I think the new specs on fuel ex gen 6 are killer and is the ONE bike for everything. What you think Jared??
Now with the new geo options of the 2023 Fuel ex the 2023 Slash is kind of oh hum bland. I guess its fuel ex or wait and see what next year may bring for the Slash. Disappointing, no?
When I bought my Trek slash 8 2022 it was kind of a premium price for the specs. As it has kinda premium quality I was fine paying it but Jesus have they raised the pricing. Great bike but the price tag is just not it
just curious if the insertion length for dropper post has increased or is it still short? cant insert my dropper to its base unlike Santa Cruz frames that you may insert the dropper all the way down
Slash is a great bike! My only advice would be to look at the used market right now. There some great deals on 2021 Slash, which is basically the same bike. You could get a 9.8 for the same price as your 2023 Slash 7
Just want an opinion, I got the trek slash 8 in the purple (matte hex blue), would it look terrible with the full orange fox factory or would it look sick
My prediction for 2024, no more alloy frame option, and AXS drivetrains only. Trek is getting out of entry level ANYTHING. Fuel EX 5 was dropped with the new version. Checkpoint AL 4 was dropped for 2022 from the gravel line making the entry point for their gravel bikes over 2k USD. Roscoe price points went batshit with the 7 being nearly 2k and the 9 being nearly 3k, that's a lot of money for an alloy hardtail. And the new Domane road bike is carbon only, and AXS/Di2 only except for the cheapest build which uses 105 11 speed
So I am a little biased on this 🤔 I love the Slash, but I’m making a video right now talking about why I’m selling and buying a budget enduro bike. I’d go for whatever is cheaper. Bikes are just getting too expensive in my humble opinion.
It went together easily in less than an hour. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
Maybe what I meant was,,, for people just getting into enduro riding. 7 is definitely the low end model and the suspension on it makes a huge difference when you start riding really fast and hitting big jumps/drops.
I’ll have to look at that. I think I saw him do a video on the ND filters for GoPro. Definitely not related. I’m always just trying to be myself and hope that comes through in the vids.
I worked at Trek over the summer as a tech. As a result, I have heard about the unreleased new generation slash. While I cannot disclose what updates are to come. I will say that they are making it more dh oriented, closer to the realm of the session. So if you like to ride hard and don’t mind the climbing sacrifice, I would wait for whenever the new generation slash releases. From what I know, it’s a pretty big update That being said I don’t know if the final product will change from what I have been told nor do I know when Trek will actually release it. In the meantime, I have a ‘23 slash 8 on the way!
So glad I snatched up my Slash 7 this summer. Shimano Deore/SLX with an XT derailleur, ready to be upgraded to full XT as things wear out. The weight is respectable at just under 34lbs with pedals. I’m over-biked for 90% of the ride, but it saves this old beat up back on that unexpected gnarly chunky rooted-out nastiness when it’s called for. Great burly alloy bike for under 4k!
Finding a good enduro bike under 4K isn’t easy these days. Stoked for you bro! I’m working on a video right now for budget enduro bike under 3k 😬
what's the SLX chain like? I hear it's one of the best for it's price point
@@danstebbing92 Love my SLX cassette, chain and shifter. I have no complaints
Lookin at gettin slash 7 L olive
@@turbod15 awesome 🤘🏻
I looked months for the Slash 8 in M/L. The only thing I could get locally in M/L was a new 2021 9.8 GX AXS in dark grey. Good news it was on sale. Bad news is I paid more than I wanted. After a few months and almost 200 miles I'm very pleased with my purchase. I'm with you on not needing the air whiz and other electronic gizmos. I will tell you Jared if you can swing it (when your old components wear out), I highly recommend the AXS shift system. I'm pleasantly surprised at how well it functions and snaps into gears.
Stoked for you! Find that bike on sale is awesome 🤘🏻
You missed the biggest and BEST change they made to the bikes - They dropped the Double trunnion that causes so many issues - finally... & went to Double through bolts like alot of other brands. - Those bottom bearings and shocks will last considerably longer now.
Im not a fan of the ZEB select on the 8, would rather the lyrik select +.
They also dropped LSC adjustment on the 8 model.
They will wring the changes for the 2024 IMO. Meaningfully Geo adjustable and will Start this whole "new-look" they have with the Fuel ex.
The remedy is the biggest "what happens" as the fuel EX has basically stolen its spot.
Awesome 👍🏻
Also the 23 slash 8 you don’t get the ultimate shock
@@toddjohnson779 i would take that trade off for normal eyelet setup
So glad colour wise I got the 2022 Slash 8 as I'm not feeling the 2023 colours at all.
Broke the rocker arm of my slash 8 2022 after 1 month, hope for the new oners that the 2023 will hold in place
Sorry to hear that man. Hope they get that to you soon!
the Slash9.7 is not deleted? The 2023 Version comes with SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes or you might be able to order it with the shimano brakes as it was befor. In DE the blueish Version, that we both own, is 300€ more as the Green colored. That is at least what the webpage says
I don’t see that in the states. Maybe they just released that 🤔 I’ll have to look again. Thanks for the info.
Got a Slash 8 on order in Pennyflake. Can’t wait to get it!
Love that color. Stoked for you!
Must watch? You are telling me nothing I don't already know about the Slash. Considering a sale price of $3500, I opted for the Marin Alpine7, with a sale price of $2799. To me, every dollar saved is a-lot of money. Problem with most UA-cam reviewers, is any product below $5K, is considered cheap. Trek, is to obsessive(as sneaker brands are), about high price-tag, because of the name on the downtube. For the price of a trek, I'd rather put a nice down-payment on a pickup.
I can feel your frustration. Trek bikes are definitely expensive especially if you get a top model.
2 days ago I was in a Trek store in Munich to see the 2023 slash 9.7. The model had different brakes than those of 2022
🤔 interesting. I know they’re not selling an updated 7 and 9.7 in USA
@@JaredHoff they didn't update it on the website. I do not know why
@@JaredHoff they have it in Europe. Portugal at least. That new 8 in copper ❤️
@@XavieRibeiro25 love that color. Slash 8 is definitely the way to go. Best bang for the buck.
Trek Slash 8 gen 5 is now for sale here from 3500 euro to 2600 euro with my job cycleplan I can get it for 1800 euro. Seems a great deal
Definitely 👍 I’d still choose the Gen 5 over the new Slash
Went to the Trek store in my town and saw the hex blue in person. It looks nothing NOTHING like the online photo’s. I was really hoping it would have matched the photos. In person it is flat bluish purple but still blue. Maybe it’ll grow on me. As far as pricing goes, you’ll have to search thoroughly to find a similarly spec’d enduro rig with SRAM GX for $4300. No I’m not a Trek guy as I currently have a 2019 Giant Trance 29’r but want a bike park rig. Peace
Dang, I’m disappointed to hear that about the hex blue color. $4,300 is still a lot of money. Kind of sucks that MTBs are so expensive 😔
@@JaredHoff I might just pick up the frame set as it looks pretty cool, navy blue fading to a teal color. I have so many good parts laying around plus I could install a little bit better fork.
Ordered a 2023 Slash 8 in the penny flake, hopefully shows up this week. Again only one colour option available in australia for slash 8. Looks awesome on the website, however after i ordered it another bike shop showed me the paint sample...haha could be trick photography. Anyway gonna be a mad bike compared to my fuel ex 8 which wasnt suited to my local trails
Heck yeah! Slash 8 is an amazing bike. You’ll love it. Stoked for you!
Any of you guys already installed a 2023 SuperDeluxe Ultimate in the 2021 frame? Back in 2021 the slash came with the trunnion mount.
I’m not sure about that. I haven’t looked into the differences in shock mounts between these bikes.
Love the videos, thank you. If you were given the chance at a top spec 23 slash vs a mid-spec Fuel gen 6 for 500 more, which would you choose for your everything bike?
That’s a hard one. I love the previous model of the Slash, but the new Fuel EX is so versatile. If you’re the type of ride that upgrades their bike a lot,,, go with the Fuel EX.
Im going Fuel Ex 9.8 xt gen 6
Love that XT build, but man it’s expensive
Just got a trek slash 8 gen 6 wow 😊
Heck yeah 👍 Stoked for you!
We got the slash 7 in UK 2023, just new colours think spec same
Awesome 🤘🏻
The only thing Trek need to improve is the PRICE and COMPONENTS. Customers/Riders now are smart they know what they want. Trek can only attract new riders.
Totally agree 👍🏻
I’m trying to convince my little guy to wait for the 2024 slash. I’d bet money on it it’s gonna be a similar bike to the new fuel and a slash e makes a lot of sense 👍
Totally agree they didn’t change much this year. You’d almost be better off finding a 2021 Slash on sale right now.
@@JaredHoff I got the 2022 9.8 two weeks ago on Black Friday sale for cheaper than a slash 8
Order the slash 8 in that hex blue color
That’s definitely a good looking MTB
I guess you’re right buddy 🕺🏼
In Australia trek have listed a 2023 slash 7 in a Mercury colour
Awesome! Glad to hear. Did the price go up?
No the only thing that change was the colour
Price still the same
I love your video but lower the music or turn it off all together
Thank you for the feedback 👍🏻 I’ll definitely lower or remove music in future videos.
yes! get rid of the music.
good video! thanks so much
Thanks for taking time to comment 👍🏻
Excited to see the Trek rail 2023
Some cool colors!
There's no changes,if you look on treks site it already says 2023 on the current rail
Hmm. I can't see any 2023 any where. I will do some digging. 👍
OK. It's on trek USA. Not on little old NZ website yet. Thanks mate. 👍👍👍😜
Nope. Not there either.
Trek fuels are up. 2023.
Not rails.
I got Slash 8, Im Will change for fuel ex 6 gen frame and put all the Slash parts. I already have a zeb 160mm and maybe would change to coil in the back... I think the new specs on fuel ex gen 6 are killer and is the ONE bike for everything. What you think Jared??
The new Fuel EX will be an amazing ride. I rode the Fuel EXe, which has similar geo and travel. I would totally take a Fuel EX, just so expensive
honest review
Thank you 👍
Now with the new geo options of the 2023 Fuel ex the 2023 Slash is kind of oh hum bland. I guess its fuel ex or wait and see what next year may bring for the Slash. Disappointing, no?
I understand where you’re coming from. Slash is an amazing bike, but I think the 2024 Slash will be the one everyone is talking about.
Is it just me or has any one else's down tube frame protection loose at the bottom
Carbon frame Slash are bolted on but I did notice it separating a bit.
When I bought my Trek slash 8 2022 it was kind of a premium price for the specs. As it has kinda premium quality I was fine paying it but Jesus have they raised the pricing. Great bike but the price tag is just not it
Totally agree! I’m currently selling my Slash and looking for a budget enduro bike under 3k 😬
There already is an ebike slash. It's called the rail and they are 2k off right now because trek can't sell them
2k off sounds like a good sale!
Did you film this at Spence Mt?!? I wasn’t sure until the Fuel Ex clip but then I though it had to be…
Yup! My local trails. You live in the area?
@@JaredHoff
You in Medford? Lived in Klamath for 16 years until this summer and I’ve never heard of you.
@@bpisan In Klamath Falls
just curious if the insertion length for dropper post has increased or is it still short? cant insert my dropper to its base unlike Santa Cruz frames that you may insert the dropper all the way down
They haven’t changed that since 2021. I’ve heard people say they can fit a OneUp 210 dropper, but not sure if that’s slammed down
Guys i am going to buy the trek slash 7 2023 after 6 years with the same bike and everyone say is a bad bike. Just i have to or not ?
Slash is a great bike! My only advice would be to look at the used market right now. There some great deals on 2021 Slash, which is basically the same bike. You could get a 9.8 for the same price as your 2023 Slash 7
Just want an opinion, I got the trek slash 8 in the purple (matte hex blue), would it look terrible with the full orange fox factory or would it look sick
You have to see my Fuel EX. It has the same look and I love it.
ua-cam.com/video/GmAwPlFId0c/v-deo.html
Definitely check out the video, but short answer is he’ll yes 👍 it will look amazing
hey just wondering, its not about the slash. But do you think trek will ever import more types of the trek session?
The Trek session just got an update for 2022 so I’m not sure. I use the Slash for bike park laps and don’t look at the session much though
Saw a pennyflake slash 8 today and it looks amazing in person 🥲🤩
I saw the EXe in that color and thought the same thing. If I was going to get a 2023 Slash, I definitely get that one.
My prediction for 2024, no more alloy frame option, and AXS drivetrains only. Trek is getting out of entry level ANYTHING. Fuel EX 5 was dropped with the new version. Checkpoint AL 4 was dropped for 2022 from the gravel line making the entry point for their gravel bikes over 2k USD. Roscoe price points went batshit with the 7 being nearly 2k and the 9 being nearly 3k, that's a lot of money for an alloy hardtail. And the new Domane road bike is carbon only, and AXS/Di2 only except for the cheapest build which uses 105 11 speed
I feel your frustration man! I’m gettin g sick of the super high prices as well 🤦🏼♂️
Would you recommend a Slash 9.8 XT 2022 on sale over a Yeti Sb130?
So I am a little biased on this 🤔 I love the Slash, but I’m making a video right now talking about why I’m selling and buying a budget enduro bike.
I’d go for whatever is cheaper. Bikes are just getting too expensive in my humble opinion.
@@JaredHoff yes! but what you wanna do right.. Not buying the new stuff?
i might be getting a second hand 2021 slash 8, can i remove the knokblock all together?
Yes. But unless you’re doing bar spins or tailwhips, there’s no need in my humble opinion 🤷🏼♂️
@@JaredHoff ok thanks bro
you missed some spec diffences that only the geeks see;)
I’m sure you are right! 👍🏻 Make sure to leave them in the comments, so future viewers can read and hopefully learn something
There is in fact a new 2023 slash 7, check it out
I don’t see that in the United States.
@@JaredHoff This is exactly the same bike, just new colors, mercury (grey) and lava (orange/red) and (In Europe) 200€ more
@@vincentchauvel993 for sure. I talk about that in the video I think 🤔 did I forget to say that?
@@JaredHoff Yeah in the video you say they deleted the slash 7
In europe you can buy The slash 7. But the price has gone up.
Sucks that the prices have gone up 🤦🏼♂️
It went together easily in less than an hour. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
Dropper post for the win 🥇
I want to see predictions for 2025.
Need to get my crystal ball 🔮 fired up for that one ☝🏻
bro just said a slash 7 is for people who are just getting into the sport
Maybe what I meant was,,, for people just getting into enduro riding.
7 is definitely the low end model and the suspension on it makes a huge difference when you start riding really fast and hitting big jumps/drops.
You speak and act almost exactly like that guy from evans saga. The resemblance in uncanny. Are you related?
I’ll have to look at that. I think I saw him do a video on the ND filters for GoPro. Definitely not related. I’m always just trying to be myself and hope that comes through in the vids.
90% of the colours are all copied from the Trek Fuel EX-E
Word 👍🏻
I think that TREK would be Bat Sh%# crazy if they didn't.!
Same here 🤘🏻
There is a 2023 slash 7
Thanks for the update. I still don’t see a 2023 Slash 7 in the United States. My local bike shop said, they aren’t getting them.
@@JaredHoff ah ok. I work in a bike shop in the uk and we have them. ETA in march for the whole lineup
I worked at Trek over the summer as a tech. As a result, I have heard about the unreleased new generation slash.
While I cannot disclose what updates are to come. I will say that they are making it more dh oriented, closer to the realm of the session. So if you like to ride hard and don’t mind the climbing sacrifice, I would wait for whenever the new generation slash releases. From what I know, it’s a pretty big update
That being said I don’t know if the final product will change from what I have been told nor do I know when Trek will actually release it.
In the meantime, I have a ‘23 slash 8 on the way!
Awesome man 🤘🏻 Slash 8 is a great bike. What color did you get?
@@JaredHoff Thanks man. I couldn’t resist how beautiful the pennyflake color looked so I had to go with that.
@@nigween2951 for sure! I saw that in person and it looks amazing. Stoked for you!