The Slash's storage door is bigger, easier to use and the plastic parts are all made from recycled materials.
The Slash's high main pivot allows the axle to move rearward as the suspension compresses, so the back wheel moves with the force from bumps and gets out of the way faster.
A meticulously engineered chain stay guard reduces chain movement for a blissfully quiet ride while the removable downtube guards fend off rock strikes.
Eagle is a lighter, simpler, more durable, and easier to use drivetrain with a gear range of 520%, which is equal to 2x11 drivetrains.
The Slash 9.8 GX AXS T-Type is a carbon enduro mountain bike that doesn't back down from hair-raising descents.
The Slash 9.8 GX AXS T-Type is a carbon enduro mountain bike that doesn't back down from hair-raising descents. It's built with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and 170 mm high-pivot suspension for gobbling up boulders and keeping traction on-point for wall rides and punchy climbs. A 29˝ front and 27.5˝ rear wheel keep handling playful, and an upgraded RockShox suspension package holds up to anything you can throw at it. Plus, it comes equipped with a wireless SRAM GX AXS transmission that keeps shifts on-point, even under load.
It's built with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and 170 mm high-pivot suspension for gobbling up boulders and keeping traction on-point for wall rides and punchy climbs. A 29˝ front and 27.5˝ rear wheel keep handling playful, and an upgraded RockShox suspension package holds up to anything you can throw at it. Plus, it comes equipped with a wireless SRAM GX AXS transmission that keeps shifts on-point, even under load.
It's right for you if...
You want a carbon enduro bike that's beastly on descents and nimble on climbs. You want the traction and stability of a high-pivot suspension, and long travel for soaking up deep roots and big drops. Upgrades matter to you, and you love the benefit of a wireless transmission and carbon wheels.
The tech you get
An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with high pivot suspension and idler pulley, plus internal storage. 170 mm of front and rear travel with a RockShox ZEB Select+ fork with DebonAir spring and Charger 3.1 RC2 damper and RockShox Vivid Select+ shock. Plenty of gears for punchy climbs with SRAM's wireless GX AXS transmission, a Bontrager Line Dropper and a MX wheel set-up with 29 in front and 27.5 in rear carbon Bontrager Line Elite 30 Tubeless Ready wheels with Rapid Drive hub.
The final word
For riders looking for carbon performance and a cherry-picked blend of component upgrades, the Slash 9.8 GX AXS T-Type is ready to rip. It's built with 170 mm travel in the front and rear, upgraded suspension and drivetrain, plus carbon hoops, so you can climb light and descend hard.
Why you'll love it
frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, 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 mm tr |
shock | RockShox Vivid Select+, 230 mm x 65 mm |
wheel front | (S) - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 27.5" (M, ML, L, XL) - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" |
wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, High Strength 6000 Series Aluminium rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD freehub, 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 |
max tyre size | 29x2.50" |
shifter | SRAM AXS POD |
rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type |
crank | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, T-Type, 30T, 55 mm chain line, 165 mm length |
bottom bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 m, BSA threaded |
cassette | SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type, 10-52, 12-speed |
chain | SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed |
saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
seatpost | (S) - Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 310mm length (M, ML, L, XL) - Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 410 mm length |
handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width |
grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
head set | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
brake | SRAM CODE Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc |
brake rotor | SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 200 mm |
bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
weight | M - 15.83 kg / 34.9 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 | Carbon |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Groupset Brand | Sram |
Groupset Model | GX Eagle AXS |
Fork Brand | Rockshox |
Fork Travel | 141 - 170mm |
Shock Travel | 141 - 170mm |
Shifting Type | Electronic |
Pedals Included | No |
Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 12 |
Ride Style | Enduro |
FRAME | OCLV Mountain Carbon, 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 mm tr |
Shock | RockShox Vivid Select+, 230 mm x 65 mm |
Wheel Front | (S) - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 27.5" (M, ML, L, XL) - Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" |
Wheel Rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, High Strength 6000 Series Aluminium rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD freehub, 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 |
MAX TYRE SIZE | 29x2.50" |
Shifter | SRAM AXS POD |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type |
CRANK | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, T-Type, 30T, 55 mm chain line, 165 mm length |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 m, BSA threaded |
Cassette | SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type, 10-52, 12-speed |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed |
Saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
Seatpost | (S) - Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 310mm length (M, ML, L, XL) - Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 410 mm length |
Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width |
GRIPS | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 35 mm length |
Head Set | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
BRAKE | SRAM CODE Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc |
BRAKE ROTOR | SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 200 mm |
BAG | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
Weight | M - 15.83 kg / 34.9 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). |
Improved Internal Storage | The Slash's storage door is bigger, easier to use and the plastic parts are all made from recycled materials. |
High-Pivot Suspension | The Slash's high main pivot allows the axle to move rearward as the suspension compresses, so the back wheel moves with the force from bumps and gets out of the way faster. |
Quiet and Protected | A meticulously engineered chain stay guard reduces chain movement for a blissfully quiet ride while the removable downtube guards fend off rock strikes. |
Fork Material | Suspension |
GX AXS T-Type | Eagle is a lighter, simpler, more durable, and easier to use drivetrain with a gear range of 520%, which is equal to 2x11 drivetrains. |
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