Trek Unveils New Aluminum Slash & 2019 Carbon Models

[Waterloo, WI] – Trek has announced a major expansion to its award-winning Slash lineup. The platform that took home Bike of the Year honors from BikeRadar and Pinkbike last year now includes an Alpha Platinum Aluminum model, a lower-priced carbon model, and updates across the board.

Slash, which was originally developed for Trek Factory Racing Enduro and re-introduced as a 29er in 2016, has set the standard for long-travel trail bikes. It’s fast, sure-footed, and ridiculously fun in rough terrain, and it has become a staple in the Enduro World Series and on burly trails the world over.

All Slash models feature Trek’s exclusive Straight Shot downtube and Active Braking Pivot (ABP), a patented system that keeps the rear suspension active even when you’re on the brakes, along with Knock Block frame defense, a limiter that prevents spinning bars and fork crowns from damaging the frame.

Additionally, all Slash models are now equipped with Trek’s exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock, which reacts to changes in terrain faster than any other shock on the market to give riders the most traction and control.

Slash 8 brings serious enduro performance to a broader audience with smart choices on spec and a new Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame. It carries forward the same frame and suspension tech that has given the carbon Slash its unbeatable ride quality with a wallet-friendly alloy frame, full SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock, and 160mm RockShox Yari fork.

Trek has also re-introduced the full-carbon Slash 9.9 with a SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain. The top-of-the-line Slash 9.9 offers the best enduro performance parts—including carbon wheels, a Rapid Drive hub, a RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock, and a Fox Factory fork—at a new lower price.

Every Slash model in the lineup is now available in two colorways: an understated paint scheme and a bolder option.

Slash is available in four complete models and two framesets through Trek’s wide network of retailers and on trekbikes.com.