Size-specific chainstays provide balanced handling to keep the ride nimble for smaller riders and improve front wheel traction on climbs for taller riders.
A meticulously engineered chainstay guard reduces chain movement for a blissfully quiet ride while the removable downtube guards fend off rock strikes.
Reliable shifting. Superior braking. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the high performance workhorse you can count on.
The Slash's storage door is bigger, easier to use and the plastic parts are all made from recycled materials.
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 pedaling 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 Aluminum 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 | Alpha Platinum Aluminium, high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, magnesium rocker link, ISCG 05, Active Braking Pivot, UDH, 148x12 mm thru axle, 170 m |
| fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt-X axle, 170 mm travel |
| 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 rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 27.5" |
| skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| 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 |
| handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width |
| grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
| 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 |
| bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| weight | M - 16.68 kg / 36.78 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). |
| wheel front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle S - 27.5" M/ML/L/XL - 29" |
| tyre | 27.5 x 2.50" - Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi 29 x 2.50" - Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi |
| seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, MaxFlow, Internal Routing S - 100mm travel, 34.9mm, 310mm length M/ML/L/XL - 170mm travel, 34.9mm, 450mm length |
| Frame Material | Alloy |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Groupset Brand | Shimano |
| Groupset Model | XT |
| Fork Brand | Fox |
| Fork Travel | 141 - 170mm |
| Shock Travel | 141 - 170mm |
| Shifting Type | Mechanical |
| Pedals Included | No |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 12 |
| Ride Style | Enduro |
| Size-Specific Chainstays | Size-specific chainstays provide balanced handling to keep the ride nimble for smaller riders and improve front wheel traction on climbs for taller riders. |
| Quiet and Protected | A meticulously engineered chainstay guard reduces chain movement for a blissfully quiet ride while the removable downtube guards fend off rock strikes. |
| Shimano XT | Reliable shifting. Superior braking. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the high performance workhorse you can count on. |
| Improved Internal Storage | The Slash's storage door is bigger, easier to use and the plastic parts are all made from recycled materials. |
| FRAME | Alpha Platinum Aluminium, high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, magnesium rocker link, ISCG 05, Active Braking Pivot, UDH, 148x12 mm thru axle, 170 m |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt-X axle, 170 mm travel |
| 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 Rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 27.5" |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| 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 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width |
| GRIPS | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
| 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 |
| BAG | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| Weight | M - 16.68 kg / 36.78 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). |
| Wheel Front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle S - 27.5" M/ML/L/XL - 29" |
| Tyre | 27.5 x 2.50" - Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi 29 x 2.50" - Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, MaxFlow, Internal Routing S - 100mm travel, 34.9mm, 310mm length M/ML/L/XL - 170mm travel, 34.9mm, 450mm length |
* All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. Please note that our specifications may be impacted by manufacturer component substitution changes caused by high global demand for bikes and resulting supply chain issues in the bike industry. We recommend confirming the specifications with your local Evo Cycles showroom if you have any questions.
Bike Weight: Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on frame size, finish, hardware and accessories. The most accurate way to determine any bike's weight is to have your local showroom weigh it for you.
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