2021 Trek Slash 9.9 First look and ride impressions

[@LeadMunitions]

Get rid of the stock tires asap!! trust me on this this one. Replaced my Bontragers with Maxxis and the handling was vastly improved! Beautiful bike...Ive got the 2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8

[@Lukas-vy5pb]

The maxxis tires are really better than the bontragers ?

[@larrykehoe1555]

Nice, beautiful piece of kit 👌

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Thanks Larry, she sure is 😊

[@TheGmacldizzl]

What width bars did you swap to? And what rise are the renthals? How many spacers do you run under the stem? What stem length did you settle on eventually? Just bought one and trying to get my cockpit set up, just curious what you're running. Great in depth review, keep it up!

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Hi mate Thanks for that, much appreciated. I run 760 bars with a 30mm rise, I like the feel of that setup and I also use the standard 35mm stem that comes on the bike. One thing I also run is the Ergon GE1 evo grips, the go on every bike I have.

[@TheGmacldizzl]

Cheers mate, thats interesting, I too was looking at the 30mm renthals to replace the bontrager. How many spacers do you run under your stem? Mine is the slash 8 which comes with a 40mm stem

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@TheGmacldizzl I run one spacer under and one above, that way if I'm going to the Alps etc I can raise it one or lower it if I'm heading for more pedal type locations, works for me 😊

[@TheDiablosix6six]

Ballinastoe!! Ya got to love Freeway!! 😁😁

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Love that trail, flat out 😁

[@TheDiablosix6six]

Flat out!! The only way to do it!! I have a trek fuel ex 9.7 ordered and can't wait to try it out on this trail!!

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@TheDiablosix6six nice one, you will love it, which colour? I love the black olive in that model

[@TheDiablosix6six]

Its the 2021 model...wont get it till march due to the back log!! I got the lithium grey and factory orange colour. Didnt really like the raw matt carbon and gloss black!!

[@bitumen83]

Thanks for the video. Do you know how much alu model will cost?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

All specs for all models should now be available on Treks website :-)

[@In_dependent]

Ballinastoe ! :-) , do you still have the bike? Or were you just doing a short term demo / review?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Still have the bike, just finished a 6 week review video and will be up today 😊

[@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120]

Great bike! What is your height for the M/L frame, if I may ask? I am 5 ft 9 with shoes on and I think going the same M/L

[@PedalhoundsTV]

I am rhe exact same as you 5.9 with shoes so the M/L would be spot on. I tried a Large frame, although the reach felt great for climbing it was way to long for decents, tight corners where a nightmare and generally felt very awkward. I have upped my stem to a 40mm thought but the jury is still out on it at the moment

[@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120]

@@PedalhoundsTV Thanks man, do you still feel stretched in the M/L as far as reach is concerned, or upright position while pedaling on flats?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120 It feels just right when out of the saddle, plenty of pull on the bars to get the power down and nicely balanced when descending, It gives you way more confidence to hit Stuff much harder and faster than the older slash.

[@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120]

@@PedalhoundsTV Thanks a lot, appreciate it!

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120 you're welcome 😊

[@patrikmontemayor3828]

Where did you bought your mud guard? Any website to order? Thanks

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Rrp Race guard, they have a website and you should be able to get them from any local bike shop 😊

[@mwinner101]

Awesome bike. 👍

[@medicineman5719]

Can barely hear the sound unless I increase the volume.

[@Marcopolomtb]

Nice video...🤙🏼, 2021 Slash looking awesome. Is the knock-block on the 2021 model?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Yes still on it but you get a much wider turn before it hits, you can also remove it if you want and the forks will clear the top tube no problem. Personally I would leave it in.

[@craigsteele8178]

Like the music! Who is it?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

It was a royalty free download off one of the free music sites, it's a great tune

[@mtbtom8845]

How does it climb considering the size of it

[@PedalhoundsTV]

It actually climbs very well Tom, it climbs better than the previous model which if I'm honest wouldn't have been difficult but yeah it's impressive for a big bike.

[@mtbtom8845]

@@PedalhoundsTV thanks 🙏

[@HP_-ct9bz]

Will it be possible to configure the slash in Project One? 💯

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Yes it will

[@exomtb9298]

How agile is the new Slash compared to the old one?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

I find it brilliant on the tight climbs and very stable and controllable on the tight descents but with way more stability and balance, especially at higher speeds

[@exomtb9298]

@@PedalhoundsTV So is it still agile compared to other enduro bikes or did it lose it's playful character?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@exomtb9298 It's very Agile and very playful, with the introduction of the M/L sizing on the carbon models it will fit a lot of people better. In the old version the Medium was to small and the large had issues with the seat post drop for that in between rider, this addresses that . I have found it much more fun to ride than my 2020 .

[@voglon]

Cool vid, thanks! What Frame size?

[@voglon]

M/L... I heard it! Sorry!!

[@PedalhoundsTV]

No problem. Thanks for watching, i hope to do more updates as i get more time on it.

[@voglon]

@@PedalhoundsTV considering to buy one as well... but waiting for other colours. Currently it looks like only your colour is available to order... Would like to upgrade it then also with the AXS dropper post and also the derailleur for a clean cockpit look ;-)

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@voglon Great bike, you honestly won't regret it. The AXS dropper is probably the best post I've ever used, 1 yr old and i still haven't serviced it yet and it works like the day it came out of the box.

[@voglon]

@@PedalhoundsTV I can copy that... running my AXS dropper post on the actual slash also without any issues..

[@borstamcar3611]

How tall are you?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

5ft 8 inch

[@MrTrav36]

Hahaha , Riding flow trails on a 160/170 29er ..................................

[@PedalhoundsTV]

We hit a bit more than that but the cameras never show to proper terrain, plus it is a first impression video. More in depth thoughts and hard trails /tracks in the next one.