I Bought A New Bike!! 2021 Trek Slash 8 Breakdown

[@jonathanangieri153]

Oh man I’m stoked to see you shred this new bike! So stoked keep ‘em coming mate

[@AlexOtter]

I felt exactly the same way about Trek's colours and finishes when I was buying earlier this year. Online they don't look very inspiring, but when I saw them in a bike shop I thought they were amazing.

[@mtbtelly5522]

I put around 6 hours in the frame taping process. Not a perfect finish but its up there

[@noniecabrera]

Looking forward to more reviews with this bike. I am still using the 2018 Remedy and I learned so much from your videos about that bike. Cheers!!!

[@mtbtelly5522]

Sweet! That Remedy was such a good bike

[@stamy1]

Im riding a 2018 remedy as well, I love it.

[@RideAlongside]

Ah! I was bang on! Metal bikes are always my choice too. Congrats. -Nick 😃👍

[@jasonkirksmith2963]

After not being able to get my hands on a new 21 Slash 8 I found someone selling a 2nd hand one that was a few months old and had been barely ridden. Love mine so far and can’t wait for your full review on the bike as well as more tips on how to set it up.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Coming soon

[@TrolleLOL]

I also have the -21 slash 8, coming from a SC 5010 and i love this thing 👌

[@shaynejackson4860]

Can't wait to rip some tips off ya with this machine. Been shreddin mine for the last 6 weeks. It is killer.

[@trailladymtb7700]

Sweet! how cool it comes in alloy. didn't know that.

[@242tdryan]

Really great opinions based in fact and actually experiences. seems like you really know whats going on with a mtb and have some hours on the pedals. subbed

[@mtbtelly5522]

Thanks mate! ✌🏼

[@cezary5812]

Good choice, in my opinion. I am waiting for my slash 8 in black colour ;-)

[@turbonite21]

I have the same bike. I’m looking forward to the coil shock on the rear.

[@mtbtelly5522]

So am I brother. Might splash out and get something top end

[@jrzblue3486]

Holy crap I want one, but I’m 13 and a size small, so im too small, (only comes in med+) and, moneys a problem. That’d be a lot of lawns

[@turbonite21]

@@jrzblue3486 You're only 13, You will grow. So spending a lot of money on a bike that you'll definitely outgrow is too much.

[@76jazza]

Mean Ride Mate, That slash looks ready to slay out of the box, looks like some more great riding tips and content is on the way as you dial that bad boy in.....

[@fabee_music]

Obligatory changes for the Trek Slash 8: 1.) New tires 2.) New brakes

[@BH-cy9tb]

Congrats, nice looking bike. Really love that internal storage. The bike should be set up perfect when buying from a bike shop, after all they are the professionals. Not me but what if a person with no mechanical skills buys from a bike shop they expect to have a properly setup bike ready to ride.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Its pretty poor, but theres also often a lack of leadership in bike shops so the standard of work, know-how and skill is often very low. Saying that I’ve seen much worse bike builds from shops than this

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

That rig looks sick man 🔥💪 Love the colour way.Can’t wait to see you rip it up 🇦🇺👑👌

[@mtbtelly5522]

Should be rad dude, the paint job is fire 🔥

[@taeminpark7850]

I also got the new 2021 Trek Slash 8 but in the code grey color! Such a nice enduro that can pedal.

[@fernandomescalito5307]

I'm very addicted to riding my trek slash 8 2022. It goes through anything and climbs smoothly

[@JaredHoff]

Nice! I have my SLASH coming in March 2021... Need to find a coil that matches the Trek decal.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Marzocchi Bomber CR goes alright for the price, I’ll probably get one to see how this is with the coil

[@paulcusch108]

Your mileage may vary but I think the Bontrager dropper is super easy to service and re-grease. I have one on my 2020 Remedy (27.5). With regular maintenance, mine is super responsive and supple. I use White Lightning Crystal grease now.

[@mtbtelly5522]

I’ll likely swap it out for a 180mm dropper if I get tired of the height compromise. It feels great though, Smooth and easy

[@mtbtelly5522]

That Remedy is excellent as well

[@jim_morrison4583]

Yeah congrats! Nice bike! One of my mates is riding the same bike in the version 9.8 with carbon frame. And I just ordered a Rune V3 frame 😍

[@mtbtelly5522]

Oh yea!! Can’t wait to hear some feedback on the Rune

[@jim_morrison4583]

@@mtbtelly5522 yeah I will give you some feedback after some rides. First I have to built the bike with the parts of my Rune V2.. :)

[@brokenlegz]

Back on a trek! Already ditched the bontrager tyres.

[@mtbtelly5522]

They weren’t confidence inspiring, and I wasn’t trying to ruin my back wheel first run haha. Need way more meat than that xr4 offers

[@stamy1]

I knew it! I wanted to comment to your video in which you mentioned getting a new bike that "the Slash is coming" :D

[@teerex8285]

Looks like my guess of a sight was wrong ,but ironically I have a slash 8 on order arrives in april😪,keen to hear your review on this rig 🤘

[@mtbtelly5522]

It was almost a Sight, but the Slash has the capability to shine a little brighter potentially

[@teerex8285]

@@mtbtelly5522 I have seen one of these in the flesh and you're right the paint and finish is top quality,look forward to more vids mate 👍

[@jkokoi]

I bought same bike couple monts ago and im going to buy also a better tires to bikepark and enduro riding and i wonder how wide tire fits in rear? I heard a 2.5" is maxium on rear but many tires really wider or narrower than they told... exemple Schwalbe eddy current 2.6 vs Magic Mary 2.4 and Maxxis Agressor 2.5....? If you know what i mean.

[@ottohemio]

Almost all my bearings were like the bike was one year old from the start when I took it apart and a lot of people have had noisy pivots because they are bone dry from the factory so you might want to check those! Also just pull the brake hose shorter in the back and angle it better and it will stop that! And have you considered dsd runt? I have it and like it a lot!

[@keystonerider1308]

Yup mine were insanely dry creaking like crazy. The headset was very dry too. Just take the bike apart and re grease everything. But other than that it’s an amazing bike I ride everything on it. It climbs very good for such a long travel bike.

[@jackstewart8766]

My friend got one of these and his were exactly the same! Luckily he worked at the bike shop so they got it sorted quick

[@Freaq1209]

Mine is creaking, too and I think the bearings are ok. The noise seems to be coming from the frame protector that is glued to the frame on the alloy models. Anyone else has that problem? Or do you think it really is the bearings?

[@ottohemio]

@@Freaq1209 I don't have any strange noises anymore because the headset bearings were replaced! Other bearings just don't roll smoothly and the shop is waiting for new bearings from trek so the they can replace them!

[@Freaq1209]

@@ottohemio I replaced my fork with a Zeb first thing after I got it and checked the headset bearings. Those were fine but now 3 rides in that creaking is getting worse and it's definately coming from the BB area. I read about dry bearings on new Trek bikes everywhere in the last hour so I definately need to take it apart and check the bearins. Luckily I have a Trek store close by maybe they can help me out with new bearings if the others are dead^^

[@kallebackstrom264]

SOO LUCKY, I ordered the exact one and I won't have it till september 2021 rip):

[@paolobettinelli35179]

what's the size of the rear aggression? 2.3 or 2.5? thanks

[@turbonite21]

Ayeee, I kinda had a feeling that you would get a slash. Cheers

[@MadDawgMTB]

Hey brother, I have a 22 slash and love it. Your video's helped me get over the mental hurdle of actually buying it, so thanks for that. I'm interested in running a coil, but am not really sure if there are any intricies I need to be aware of when buying the shock itself. Do I need any specific bushings / spacers etc? I'll probably just run the Marzocchi purely based on price. Any guidance is greatly appreciated!

[@rogerthompson2005]

Nice one, I love it!! And will look forward to your vids on this. As you know I have the 2019 Slash 8, put Codes on and I put in the extra hub paws too, love that! Trek warrantied a rear wheel re lace with stronger spokes recently, and just fixed my dropper that was loosening with new internal parts. Dropper has been pretty reliable, and like new again. Actually just awaiting SRAM to upgrade my Yari with the C3 air spring parts and the RC2 damper, plus there was an issue with my original RT3 rear shock (w megneg), so got a free upgrade to a Super Deluxe Plus, so will fit my megneg to that and see how it goes?? Apparently they said the Super deluxe ultimate model doesnt fit my bike, it has a slightly larger reservoir and can hit the frame on full compressions. Still hoping it will be a better shock than my original. cant wait to set up and test. enjoy!!

[@mtbtelly5522]

Hopefully it should be sweet, what size frame are you on?

[@rogerthompson2005]

@@mtbtelly5522 mine is a large. 19.5. It doesn’t have as much reach as yours that’s why I went larger!

[@mtbtelly5522]

@@rogerthompson2005 good scorevwith the shock, hopefully it clears everything

[@isakrenlund2257]

The bontrager tires are fine in the XR casing when they are 2.6 but when narrower i would go for the SE casing. But the 2.6 bontragers have really good cushon to them and pretty good grip, while a dhf feels grippier and more direct but loses the comfort of the bontragers i feel like.

[@mtbtelly5522]

I’ll test the xr5 2.6 at some stage, but I’ve learned my lesson before with the xr4. Not willing to have that tyre on my bike

[@SixFootSixMTB]

Yewww. Keen to see this thing in the flesh. Looks sweet as!

[@HarveyPaling]

Are u doing a vid on how u go about setting up the suspension? Feel like it would be very helpful and popular watch

[@mtbtelly5522]

Most certainly

[@HarveyPaling]

@@mtbtelly5522 sick

[@brianhely3910]

I like Bontrager tires, but yeah I agree these are undergunned for the Slash

[@mtbtelly5522]

Good high pressure tyres for a more xc/big adventure bike, but I haven’t spent much gime on them over the years

[@kevinmortier3238]

Thankx to Pull me Over ! Tomorow i Go to the Dealer ;) I am 179 High... what do you think ML ?

[@mtbtelly5522]

If you like a big bike you could go the large, but m/l will be a good fit at your height

[@James-dn1hu]

820mm bars in mental. This bike looks mint

[@stamy1]

They are wide so everyone can cut them to their desired length. Much more user friendly than having to get a new bar.

[@sean_321]

What a great bike! I ordered one in September but it won’t get here till July 😩

[@mtbtom8845]

Same I also bought one in September and was told early July and now think it’s going to be late😭

[@mtbtelly5522]

That absolutely sucks! But thats how it is at the moment unfortunately

[@vvronfc]

Just out of curiosity mate, why alloy over carbon for you? Now in days I see so much talk about carbon that alloy frames don’t get brought up much. Thanks

[@TheRicksta87]

I second this. In my opinion alloy would be the go to purely from a cost saving point?

[@mtbtelly5522]

99% of carbon bikes I’ve ridden feel hollow and not strong, and create feedback/harshness through the frame. Compared to the feel of an alloy frame. I also don’t like the ridiculous pricetag for what is considered to be quite poor quality in the carbon fibre world outside of bikes. To me the alloy frames dampen trail chatter a little better, and are also way easier to recycle. Where most carbon frames end up in landfill. Banshees Alloy frames are in my opinion the best material to make a bike frame with. Quite stiff and strong, with good damping properties.

[@lukeneill1568]

@@TheRicksta87 well after seeing my mates snap frames on their carbon slash and carbon spectral no way would I be throwing huge money on carbon bikes. Went with the commencal meta am and it’s bulletproof

[@th_js]

Love the colour, not the bike I'd personally choose but seems like you might have found a bike that is very suitable for you 🤙🏻 great content

[@mtbtelly5522]

We’ll see if its what I want in time. The numbers are on the money, but she’s gotta perform

[@jonaszdabrowski]

I have a 2018 Slash 8 - can I run a mullet setup on it? Congrats on a new bike, looks 🔥 👊

[@mtbtelly5522]

Yeah definitely. Put the mino link in the high pos and that should keep everything feeling similar with better party and control out back

[@bastienfassi7397]

Great bike ! does there is a hole in the bottom bracket ?

[@mtbtelly5522]

Yep a hole at the bottom and top of the bb

[@noname-sd5dt]

😍😍😍 Love the new bike!

[@mtbtelly5522]

I’m starting to like it too brother

[@ToninhoHR]

Helo Telly, nice to see a new rig. M/L Slash is around 44mm longer in eTT than Patrol in M, 19mm in reach and 44mm wheelbase. That eTT "pushes" your saddle way forward. You run the same stem length like on Patrol? I'm asking because i coming from 2019 XL Remedy 50mm stem to 2021 Slash in 30 days, and i'm worried a bit for that long eTT. But hope it will be fine since i tried friends Ransom which is shorter around 10mm in eTT and have a 50mm stem and it worked ok. Waiting for ride impressions, have fun m8!

[@mtbtelly5522]

After riding so many bikes, I found the Patrol was a little shorter than I’d like, on this bike I’m running the same 40mm stem and it feels perfect for size. Doesn’t feel big, and though the wheelbase is much longer, it doesn’t feel overly long either. So far so good

[@dispencer01]

Well that was unexpected. For sure thought it was going to be a Banshee Prime V3. You'll be hating on those long cranks pretty soon too I recon. Why bike manufacturers keep putting 175mm cranks on most bikes medium or larger baffles me. As for those plastic rim strips; you'll be glad to have them off. I left the ones on my wheels longer than I should have and cursed every time I changed a tire.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Haha yep I definitely was thankful when I put the back tyre and insert on. It almost was a Banshee Prime V3. And yep, the long cranks should be illegal on mountain bikes.

[@gettin-sendy]

Hah, i love it, almost same spec as what i built my 161, and possibly closest comparison. Do we give it 2 weeks before you've got a MegNeg on it aswell? 😊 What a beast, great bike mate, best tyre choice too. 👌

[@ottohemio]

Can't put a megneg on the new thru shaft!

[@chryslianos6740]

Better than prev Slash? Considering the upgrade but not sure if worth it

[@mtbtelly5522]

Not sure yet. Yes for the most part, but not completely

[@stevenjam7119]

The XL fit someone who is 6'5/6"? Lookin at one of these as the reach numbers seem like it will work

[@mtbtelly5522]

I’d say yes. The Large felt huge to me so the XL should accomodate you

[@peterbatzios5601]

just a heads up, when you fill the goodie bag with a tube and co2 it become real real hard to get it in and out of the storage area. I dont know what the solution is, but if you find one, let us know.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Ah thanks for the heads up. I’ll likely just put a multi tool and plugger/plugs in there. Do the walk of shame if I flat

[@mtbtelly5522]

Oh also, stick a little offcut from a pool noodle down the hole as a stopper. I’ve got a bit of packing foam I’ll stick down there see how it goes

[@peterbatzios5601]

@@mtbtelly5522 yep. learnt that the hard way, got a pack of gummy worms stuck all the way in the bottom. Nearly lost my mind getting them out.

[@mtbtelly5522]

@@peterbatzios5601 haha sugar rage

[@adrianszabelski8105]

@@mtbtelly5522 get an enduro strap from nukeproof or fox to strap a tube to the frame

[@TheSpragz]

What’s your height and what size you riding? I’m 5’ 7.5”. On treks website I come under the M/L sizing. But on my remedy 8 I had to get a Large as the M/L felt too small.

[@mtbtelly5522]

I’m 174cm tall and this ML feels perfect

[@TheSpragz]

@@mtbtelly5522 sweet. Cheers I think I’ll go for the M-L.

[@erichbachman7363]

You bought a new bike, but the derailleur was super bent? Besides that, congrats with a new bike! I really want the slash 2021 myself.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Yep the hanger was badly bent. The derailleur itself doesn’t seem too bad, but the hanger was terrible. They should’ve sorted that out when they put it together.

[@eden4x4]

MTB Telly and you should have forced them to replace the derailleur anger

[@mtbtelly5522]

@@eden4x4 they’re pretty cool, they should be able to sort me out no probs

[@_TP864]

Looking for a bash guard for my 2021 slash 8. any recommendations?

[@mtbtelly5522]

I’m running the stock MRP one, the OneUp V2 with bashy is killer as well

[@RideyRodney]

I’m jelly Telly. Looks sick.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Shes a tall horse with a 150 post to climb with. Needs a 180 for best dh clearance and best climbing height. Goes fast but

[@chadsugden411]

how tall are you mate, and whats your weight out of interest for when you start set up.

[@mtbtelly5522]

I’m 174cm bare foot, and around 74-75kg dressed to ride. Seems 160-165 on the rear shock is pretty close

[@grantler6336]

Which size should I pick L or XL I am 1,83 m tall and still growing

[@mtbtelly5522]

The L will be good at your size, the XL is a very big bike, but not necessarily over sized if you reckon you’re still growing

[@thebatschian4883]

Which Bashguard du you use? Thanks

[@mtbtelly5522]

Its an MRP, but my preference is the V2 oneup chain and bashy. You can set it up further around the clock to have no interference with the chain off the back or top of the chainring, while still having it slammed right above the chain ring

[@jamesjennings7227]

hub sound check needed

[@mtbtelly5522]

Haha coming up

[@brassmnky33]

I was thinking you were getting a slash as well. Those bontrager tires are garbage. My 2019 bontrager seatpost was also garbage.

[@mtbtelly5522]

I’ll keep an eye on the seatpost

[@spade6240]

Make sure you get a frame skin or similar

[@mtbtelly5522]

Definitely, I’ve just spent about 6 hours putting a skin on it 👌🏽👌🏽

[@mikerotchburns1622]

so no reactiv shock on the slash?

[@mtbtelly5522]

No reactiv, but still thrushaft

[@steveb1000]

Dibs on the dropper.

[@quinnparker5360]

"Alloy vs. Carbon. No brainer." Wish it was that easy.

[@mtbtelly5522]

It is! Plastic bikes are for kids

[@eden4x4]

MTB Telly LMAO 😂 I ride aluminum frame too but I wouldn’t call carbon a plastic for kids...

[@quinnparker5360]

@@mtbtelly5522 hahaha don't get me wrong, I've only ever bought alloy but boy would I like a carbon ripper.

[@mtbtelly5522]

@@quinnparker5360 you should try and demo a carbon framed bike some time. Give you a feel for what they can offer

[@dumirazvan8741]

@@mtbtelly5522 I come for a carbon xc / trail frame but that is quite small for me and I found an trail/enduro AL frame whit great spec (Canyon Spectral AL 6) and a few hundred grams doesn't bother me at all, I just don't know how it behaves when descending . will it be more rigid, will it shake me worse than CF? U

[@chrisnielsen5287]

Don't think I agree with that. If I bike store assembles your bike, then that bike should be good to ride and if there's something wrong (bent derailleur) hanger then there is an issue that the bike store is responsible for (or even Trek??), the entire purpose of having a bike store assemble it before hand is so that the "professionals" will do it properly and give the customer peace of mind, to say it's the customer responsibility is a bit off especially if the customer is completely new to the sport and knows nothing. I think your responsibility comes into play after you've used the bike a couple times, where bolts can loosen etc.

[@chrisnielsen5287]

great vid, btw

[@borangle8585]

I think what Telly is trying to say is that a bike shop certainly does have a duty of care to ensure your bike is correctly assembled, safe and free of any defects, however once the bike is in your hands - you as the rider and owner are responsible for ensuring your bike is safe and ready to ride even if it’s been professionally assembled/serviced. I just got my bike back from Canyon (replaced rear triangle)and while everything was spot on, I found both brakes to be totally contaminated. Best to make safety and reliability your responsibility, pays off in the long run IMO.

[@isakrenlund2257]

Keep knock block or not?

[@mtbtelly5522]

Yeah I’ll keep it, it didn’t bother me on my old Remedy so I don’t see it giving me any hassles on this one

[@Whitehawkvisionfilms]

What is your height?

[@mtbtelly5522]

174cm

[@isakrenlund2257]

Oh yes!

[@JoseManuel-bu4fo]

Hola buenas cuánto mides??? Y que talla te has comprado M, L la M-L

[@yourdayscontentvlogs4373]

I love NBD vids

[@brunom1201]

How tall are you?

[@mtbtelly5522]

174cm

[@brunom1201]

@@mtbtelly5522 thanks also got the ML im 175

[@brunom1201]

I ordered it so hopfuly it will me a good size

[@mtbtelly5522]

@@brunom1201 should be spot on

[@marcusnilsson2463]

You need to get a microphone! :)

[@TheDoctor46vr]

Big time!

[@daveandmerlin]

Is it Killer though ?

[@mtbtelly5522]

Not yet, but it looks killer

[@daveandmerlin]

@@mtbtelly5522 ha good lad ! Looking forward to the ride review.

[@matinzarrinklam3026]

I got the same bike but I have to wait cause there all out of stock 🤣

[@mtbtelly5522]

Damn how long you gotta wait?

[@rubenTR309]

1 in every 150 - 200 rides you clip a tree. . . . I clip a tree about 7 times in 1 ride lool

[@jamesevans6335]

Same colour as a Trek slash 7

[@Alcoholic1]

The hubs are great until you're 100kgs and then they blow up every 1000km's

[@mtbtelly5522]

Haha I’ve heard they can be fragile

[@19Vern72]

👌

[@andrewcoates2660]

But . . . This bike isn’t megneg compatible ;)

[@mtbtelly5522]

Correct, it already has a custom can with a larger neg chamber so the shock has good function as is

[@nikolavrckovic1588]

0:49 O.o

[@michaelmcclure3383]

Mullet it

[@mtbtelly5522]

Most certainly

[@GTDrummingman]

Highly disagree with spinners are winners. Nothing worse than having no pedalling power in highest gear with a 30tooth. Spinning isn't good, it's far more fatiguing than a controlled climb with a bit of tension. If you're spinning that much you need to work on harder climbs and do some serious steep and long climbs. If it's honestly that steep, you won't be able to climb it anyways. Under chain ringing a bike is a waste of time. Maybe good for older riders, or just general preference. But I can't disagree more than stocking bikes with small chain rings. Good review though.

[@mtbtelly5522]

Thanks mate, I’m not spinning with no tension, but its closer to spinning than mashing. I do a lot of climbing for the descents and find with a bigger front ring I spend too much gas on the steep parts of the climbs. I never run out of top speed with this setup, and am always fresher for the descents once I’m up. Back before dropper posts I would stand for the entire climb so I’d always run a higher front. But for seated pedalling I save my knees and my gas tank with the lighter gearing. I get you though, if you like to stand and mash, the 30 is absolutely pointless

[@wordnz]

Who needs to pedal hard when doing over 40km/h anyway? Unless you're riding fire roads or something. 30 tooth for the win.

[@thegriff9425]

I have to question how much time either of you are spending in the granny gear. Usually it’s not a sustained period, just to get you up and over and the change up a cog or two am I right? In which case 30 or 32 is going to make little difference overall.

[@GTDrummingman]

I run 34 tooth on 11x46. Honestly to much spinning burns my legs out. I like a bit of tension the whole time. You just gotta put in the time during your rides. I barely use the 46, it has to be blood steep or really long and steep distance to use it. I ride everywhere on my bike, so a larger chain ring suits me well. Having the balance of a strong chain ring in centre cogs on descents also helps with chain retention a lot better i find to.

[@mtbtelly5522]

@@GTDrummingman that makes sense with the chain retention. What size wheels u on?