About the Slash 9.8 XT Gen 5
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. Ultra stiff and ultra tough carbon frame, carbon wheels and the most refined suspension tech from RockShox make this long-travel 29er a worthy contender for any dedicated rider and enduro podium.
Key Features
- The RockShox ZEB fork's bigger 38 mm stanchions help you stay on your line through the chunky stuff, while the updated damper lets you dial in the feel
- New, removable Knock Block has a bigger steering angle to keep cables and hoses safe without sacrificing turning radius
- We added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage
- Wider seat tube, wider dropper – the 34.9 mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster
- A large internal storage compartment in the down tube lets you stow tools and gear
Specifications
Frameset
- 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
- Fork: RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 170 mm travel
Wheels
- Rims: Bontrager TLR
- Tyres: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50
Drivetrain
- Crankset: Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55 mm chain line, 170 mm length
- Shifters: Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage
- Chain: Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
- Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
Components
- Handlebar: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width
- Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
- Brakes: Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
- Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
- Seatpost: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, MaxFlow, internal routing
Bike Sizing
| S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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Rider Height | 5'1 - 5'5 / 155cm - 165cm | 5'5 - 5'9 / 165cm - 175cm | 5'9 - 6'1 / 175cm - 186cm | 6'1 - 6'6 / 186cm - 197cm | 6'6 - 6'8 / 197cm - 203cm |