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.

- 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

Fork	RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 3 RC2 damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel
Hubs	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Stem	Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length
Chain	Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed
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
Tires	Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50'' // Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50''
Brakes	Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc // Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Rotors	Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180mm // Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203mm
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Headset	Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Crankset	Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length
Seatpost	Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550mm length
Shifters	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Handlebars	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width
Rear Shock	RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 230mm x 62.5mm
Tape/Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Cassette/Freewheel	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed