Product Overview
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.
It's right for you if...
You're looking to tackle huge days on huge mountains, whether it's an enduro race or an epic adventure. You want the light weight and muted vibes of a carbon frame, and you prioritize tunable suspension performance over a shiny top-shelf drivetrain.
The tech you get
A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 160mm of travel and an all-new RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock with an updated Thru Shaft damper, plus an all-new RockShox ZEB fork with extra-beefy 38mm stanchions. A SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain with the new 10-52 cassette and Line Carbon 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub for quick acceleration when you need it most.
The final word
This is a beast of a mountain bike. You get hot new suspension technology normally reserved for the most expensive bikes, and you get it on a fresh new frame. With Slash 9.8, the faster you go, the better it rides, so giddy-up.
Why you'll love it
- The RockShox ZEB fork's bigger 38mm 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 34.9mm 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
Specs
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160mm travel |
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| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel |
| Headset | Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 67-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Rear Shock | NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230 x 62.5mm |
| Axles | Front: 15mm thru axle Rear: 12mm thru axle |
| Rims/Wheels | Front: NEW Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110 Rear: NEW Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148 |
| Hubs | Front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110 |
| Tires | Bontrager Team Issue |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, Boost (55mm chainline) |
| Chainrings | 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 73mm, BSA threaded |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Tape/Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc w/SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge rotors |
| Pedals | Sold Separately |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width |
| Seat Post | Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 34.9mm |
* Subject to change without notice.
