The Slash 8 is an enduro mountain bike that's built for pressing the send button again and again. It's built on a high-pivot platform with 170 mm or front and rear travel that boosts traction for punchy climb stages and keeps stability a priority when you point it straight down. A mixed set-up with a 29˝ front and 27.5˝ rear wheel keep handling playful, and it comes equipped with a Shimano XT drivetrain for clean shifts no matter where you ride.
It's right for you if...
You want an enduro bike that keeps pedalling efficient on the ups and slays on the downs. The added traction from a high-pivot bike is appealing, but the stability on descents is really what takes the cake. Versatility is up your alley, and you love being able to walk the line between fast-rolling 29ers and nimble 27.5 wheels.
The tech you get
An Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame with high pivot suspension and idler pulley, plus internal storage. 170 mm of front and rear travel with a FOX Rhythm 36 fork with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damper and a Fox Performance Float X shock.. Plenty of gears for punchy climbs with a Shimano XT drivetrain, a Bontrager Line Dropper and a MX wheel set-up with 29 in front and 27.5 in rear Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels with Rapid Drive hub.
The final word
The Slash 8 is ready to party on enduro days with long travel, serious traction and stability for days. It packs in value and performance with a FOX suspension package and Shimano XT shifting.
Why you'll love it
****NOTE: This bike is available for purchase online, but must
be picked up from an approved store.| frame | 170 mm travel, Alpha Platinum Aluminium, high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, magnesium rocker link, ISCG 05, Active |
| fork | Fox Rhythm 36 170 mm travel, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt-X axle |
| shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 230 mm x 65 mm |
| max compatible fork travel | 190 mm (606 mm axle-to-crown), S - 190 mm (587 mm axle-to-crown) |
| 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 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| tyre | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5 x 2.50" |
| tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| max tyre size | Frame - 2.50", Fork - See manufacturer |
| stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
| crank | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55 mm chain line, 165 mm length |
| bottom bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| max. chainring size | 1x - 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T |
| saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
| seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel (S) / 170 mm travel (M, M/L, L, XL), MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 310mm length |
| handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width |
| grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| head set | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| brake | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper |
| brake rotor | Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm |
| rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame - 220 mm, Fork - see fork manufacturer |
| bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| weight | M - 16.50 kg / 36.38 lbs (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). |
| Frame Material | Alloy |
| Fork Material | Suspension |
| Groupset Brand | Shimano |
| Groupset Model | XT |
| Fork Brand | Fox |
| Fork Travel | 141 - 170mm |
| Shock Travel | 141 - 170mm |
| Pedals Included | No |
| Ride Style | Enduro |
| FRAME | 170 mm travel, Alpha Platinum Aluminium, high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, magnesium rocker link, ISCG 05, Active |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36 170 mm travel, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt-X axle |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 230 mm x 65 mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 190 mm (606 mm axle-to-crown), S - 190 mm (587 mm axle-to-crown) |
| 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 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Tyre | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5 x 2.50" |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| MAX TYRE SIZE | Frame - 2.50", Fork - See manufacturer |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
| CRANK | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55 mm chain line, 165 mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x - 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel (S) / 170 mm travel (M, M/L, L, XL), MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 310mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width |
| GRIPS | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| Head Set | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| BRAKE | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper |
| BRAKE ROTOR | Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame - 220 mm, Fork - see fork manufacturer |
| BAG | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| Weight | M - 16.50 kg / 36.38 lbs (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). |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Shifting Type | Mechanical |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 12 |
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