Trek slash 9 2015 geometry book

Carbon where it counts, fox factory fork, trek s exclusive re. The head angle is now a full degree slacker, the bottom bracket is 12mm lower and the reach has been extended by 20mm on all frame sizes. The chart below provides a general suggested height of range for mountain bike sizes and is not exact. Trek 2015 slash 9 650b mtb bike all terrain cycles. The slash features the abp active braking pivot suspension design with a fullfloater shock the shocks bottom mount attaches to the swingarm, which trek offers on all its suspension bikes and, in our opinion, singlehandedly cemented treks reputation as a true mountain bike brand. Oct 06, 2015 treks remedy model often overshadows its rowdier stable mate, the slash. It is a testament to how quickly this genre of bike will develop that the trek slash 9. Hit compare to see this trek sidebyside with your bike. The aluminum frame sports an e2 head tube and a 142x12mm rear end for point nslash precision and quick cornering. We liked the mino link adjustable geometry, but we are not sure who would buy a bike called slash and put it in anything other than the lowest. I read in some mtb book that there is no way to apply more force on. Detailed specs, geometry, and pretty pictures of the 2017 trek slash can be found in the first impressions installment. Throw the slash down the most technical descent, fly back up. Revised geometry and a sprightly feel make this a fun bike, but itll need some work to balance the suspension.

Racetuned bigwheeler proves red bikes really are fastest. Carbon where it counts and a smart spec with durable parts and trek s gamechanging suspension means youre getting a ridiculous value, too. Trek have obviously been eager to position this machine as a very different bike to the slightly shorter travel remedy series, and so the slashs geometry is more relaxed than a sloth on valium. A seat tube the distance from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube. I tested the nearly topoftheline model, the carbonframed fuel ex 9. What we have then is a confusing marketplace for bikes that, on paper, should be similar, with the exception of how a rear shock is activated. The 2017 models feature smart geometry updates and component tweaks that are sure to please the modern trail rider. With the front and rear derailleur cables routed internally, the bike has clean lines. Jul 09, 2014 who knows whether or not it will always be that way, but for now treks approach looks sensible. Aug 23, 2018 the remedy continues to use treks twoposition minolink chip for geometry adjustment.

Perhaps thats because the remedy is so capable in its own right. This allmountainenduro ripper was just waiting to unleash its fury on the trails at the 2015 vital mtb test sessions. Riders who still prefer the more playful ride of the smaller wheels should look to the remedy, but those with enduro podiums in their eyes may indeed find the slash to be the perfect instrument of speed. Following a pro enduro racer down whistlers hardest trails wyn masters whistler part 3 of 4. Nov 10, 2016 riders who still prefer the more playful ride of the smaller wheels should look to the remedy, but those with enduro podiums in their eyes may indeed find the slash to be the perfect instrument of speed. Were here to help you with your bike sizing and cycling apparel sizing needs. Jan 03, 2017 the new trek slash 29 was one of the most anticipated bikes among our longtravel testers. It now caters to enduro racers as well as riders looking for a bike. Have a question about any trek bike built within the past few years. View the trek 2015 slash 9 650b mtb bike from all terrain cycles today, with 3 years 0% finance on orders over. Geometry glossary town mountain road notes all sizing and geometry specifications are calculated with a standard wheel size and fork axle to race. Weighing in around 27 pounds, trek s carbon wunderbike handles long, brutal transfer stages and once at the top, absolutely demolishes borderline fullon downhill tracks. By continuing to use the site you accept our cookie policy. The rains briefly returned recently, granting a reprieve from the grim frostbitten gloom.

If you push the saddle forward, your weight will be nicely centred. The colour, the fact it cost more than my car, and the stunning array of technology firsts from trek. Trek dual suspension mountain bikes for sale bikeexchange. The new slashs features and geometry are nearly identical to those of the previousgeneration aluminum slash 9 but take it a step further, building the front triangle and seatstay from carbon the chainstay is still aluminum. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. Last summer trek invited us to check out its new machines in squamish, british columbia, and surprised us with a new 29er version of its doitall enduro rig. A bit pricey, shifter housing is weak, no 1 x 10 on the 7. Carbon where it counts and a smart spec with durable parts and treks gamechanging suspension means youre getting a. The 160mm travel bike underwent a major redesign last year, gaining 27.

Private ad 5 2 km 5 km 10 km 20 km 50 km 100 km 200 km 500 km. Everything you need to know about the trek slash 7 27. Its built for rolling into the steepest lines and keeping its composure at speeds that would normally require a motor. Buy a huge range of new and used trek dual suspension mountain bikes, from. Matching decals on the fork and saddle accents complete the look. The geometry and handling makes it so easy to get along with, and the 29in wheels roll over anything that comes into your path. If anyone had any doubts about the slashs new allegiance to the almighty 29, those doubts were forgotten after the first descent. The first thing i noticed about this particular trek is the paint job.

As with most treks, the slash incorporates a mino link flip chip. Mino link adjustable geometry to fettle head angle and bb height. The slash has been treks flagship, longtravel, aggressive trail machine with a reputation for climbing just as well as it descends. Carbon where it counts, fox factory fork, treks exclusive re. A trek remedy 650b shouldnt come as a huge surprise. I really wanted to like this bike, purely on looks alone and the fact that i had such a good relationship with my remedy years ago. Sadly after riding some of its competition the slash and i didnt gel. Pike with 150mm travel seems to be ideal without drastically affecting the geometry. First, ill note that i am coming off a 2011 trek remedy 9. Maybe if i went to a larger frame and tried some offset shock bushes id be happier but then why would i when i can buy a nomad or reign and go and rag on those bikes.

Weighing in around 27 pounds, treks carbon wunderbike handles long, brutal transfer stages and once at the top, absolutely demolishes borderline fullon downhill tracks. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2015 trek slash 8 27. Like most sites, this site uses cookies to make it work. Larger volume tires as well as different fork lengths will change the dimensions in these charts. Carbon where it counts and a smart spec with durable parts and treks gamechanging suspension means youre getting a ridiculous value, too. Trek s previous incarnation of the top fuel was retired in 2012 with the appearance of the superfly, pretty much as trek ditched the 26 wheel size on its crosscountry lineup in favour of the 29 rolling stock we have become used to in the last few years. I ride in the pacific northwest out of portland, and both the remedy and the slash are intended primarily as enduro bikes. Dabei sollte es sich um ein waschechtes enduro downhill bike handeln. All the models tested were on the bottom of my list.

If you fall across two sizes or have questions about the bikes size that will best suit you, see the expert fit technicians at your local retailer. Geometry is largely unchanged from the previous generation, save for a onedegreesteeper seat tube angle. For 2017, trek changed things up a bit, pitching the fuel ex as a mm trail bike that can run either 29er or 27. Treks slash, however, takes that ability to brawl up a solid notch or two, with 6. Jun 09, 2014 we spent four months on treks 160mm travel slash in an effort to find the bikes limits. Youll quickly feel at home aboard the trek slash 8 29 and thanks to its moderate geometry, it doesnt take long to get used to the bike. The slash feels at home on a wide variety of trails, whether its monster trucking steep, rocky descents with confidence, or dicing through faster trails with a nimble, fun, and playful feel. Alloy evo link the evo link is treks evolution of the rocker link from the plateandbolt style used on most suspension bikes today to a onepiece alloy rocker link. Trek slash 9 trek bicycles took its existing 160mmtravel slash allmountain platform and made some tweaks this year. With session styling in its dna and two first place spots in the scottish downhill series at the start of the year, the trek slash seemed to be fast enough when the going got tough. Lightweight and ultrastiff oclv mountain carbon, carbon wheels, trek s exclusive re. Actually, it climbs better than that bike did, has just as much offthetop sensitivity but a more supportive midstroke, thanks to trek switching shock spec from a fox float x2 to the more trailappropriate re. Feb 20, 2017 trek shook up their mountain bike lineup for 2017, and when the dust had settled from those revisions it was the slash that ended up on top as the most purebred, raceoriented bike of the bunch. Ieuan williams the slash 29 is a bike that hit the mountain bike community by storm.

I must say that trek was not a top ride in my book. When the model debuted four years ago with 26inch wheels, i was smitten with its aggressive, yet nimble handling and perfect front and rear. Big wheels and big travel are new for the 2017 slash lineup. The slash 8 rides a good 85 percent as well as the 9. Treks previous incarnation of the top fuel was retired in 2012 with the appearance of the superfly, pretty much as trek ditched the 26 wheel size on its crosscountry lineup in favour of the 29 rolling stock we have become used to in the last few years. Youre looking at a machine built to crush enduro world series courses as well as your local loops, trek s sleek, low, aggressive, 160mmtravel slash 9. After much anticipation, the trek slash goes carbon for 2015. The super stiff aluminum frame charges hard with a tapered head tube and trek s proven abp rear end that has been beefed up with a stout 142x12mm axle.

Stem lengths have also been shortened to compensate for the additional reach in the frames. Trek has always been at the cutting edge of wheel size development it was the first mainstream brand to get behind the 29er movement and it has also been quick to make the transition from 26in wheels to 650b. Frame material aside, the bikes travel and geometry numbers remain unchanged for 2015. Six years ago trek developed this suspension design, it was hugely successful and theyve stuck with it. The slash at home, on rude rock high above queenstown. You, trek, the worlds greatest athletes, 140 characters. With the front and rear derailleur cables routed internally, the. With 160mm of suspension, youre emboldened to push it past the envelope and come out clean on the other side. The super stiff aluminum frame charges hard with a tapered head tube and treks proven abp rear end that has been beefed up with a stout 142x12mm axle. Geometry is adjustable by the mino link a flip chip at the rear of the rocker. Youre looking at a machine built to crush enduro world series courses as well as your local loops, treks sleek, low, aggressive, 160mmtravel slash 9. A direct contemporary test on the same trails is the best way to highlight the differences and subtleties between the two bikes, but extensive riding on well know trails is better to reveal the overall highs and lows of each one of them.