Slash 9.8 is a carbon enduro mountain bike built to handle big hits, rail corners and rip down the mountain faster than you ever thought possible. An ultra-stiff and ultra-tough carbon frame, advanced suspension tech and lightning-fast SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic shifting make this long-travel 29er a worthy contender for any dedicated rider and enduro podium.

Key Features

• Internal Frame Storage: Keep your riding essentials handy at all times with no riding pack.
• Knock Block 2.0: Prevents you cables being damaged in a crash or in the back of the car.
• 12-Speed GX AXS wireless Drivetrain: Winch the steepest climbs and shred the next descent.

​Full Specification

• Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armour, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9 mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160 mm travel
• Rear Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 230mm x 62.5mm
• Fork: Rockshoz ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 3 RC2 damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel
• Gear Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12-speed
• Chainset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170 length
• Rear Cassette: SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed
• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 m, BSA threaded
• Pedals: Not Included
• Rims: Bontrager Line Elite 30 OOCLV carbon, Tubeless Ready
• Front Hub: Bontrager Line Elite 30, 6-bolt, Boost110 15mm thru axle
• Rear Hub: Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost 148, 12mm thru axle
• Tyres: Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50"
• Brakes: SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge
• Handlebars: Bontrager Line Pro OCLV carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 width
• Handlebar Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
• Headset: Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
• Stem: Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 35 mm length
• Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, Austenite rails
• Seatpost: Bontrager Line Elite, internal routing, 34.9 mm size specific drop
• Accessories: Bontrager Bits frame storage bag
• Weight: M- 14.50 kg / 31.97 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)

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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.