NEW BIKE DAY// 2021 Trek Slash 7

[@Excedorfine]

Ride the bike you want. I live in Belgium, no mountains but I want to ride this Slash. Just looks too cool !

[@benpozniak7194]

It is its crazy

[@dalentheobald1960]

Ive got a 2021 Trek Slash 9.7 and its so sick. Congrats on the new bike!

[@5centmtb923]

You too!

[@timotheyszczepanski6644]

In my opinion, the Slash 8 offer so much more value. I got mine when it was 4000, so only 300 more than the 7. Since this video is from October, let's consider it with the Slash 8 at 4000 and the 7 at 3700. For 300, you get: - better drivetrain with more upgradability (hub compatibility) - a MASSIVE suspension upgrade from the Yari to the Lyrik Select+ and from a Deluxe to the Super Deluxe Ultimate Thru-Shaft (which is an absolute DREAM). Btw I get your decision to get the 7 if you'll change the shock and fork, just writing this for the general person. I convinced a friend of mine to go the extra 300 and he did not regret it! Anyways, whatever bike you ride, have fun!

[@finleysaunders5708]

An actual honest review for a bike, thanks!

[@5centmtb923]

#notsponsored

[@FlippinEli]

Just got mine in the Teal/Navy color last week! Definitely a major upgrade from my old 2004 Trek 3700

[@5centmtb923]

Nice! Ya I can only imagine haha

[@frazer3326]

Good video , can I ask what size frame that is ? Cheers

[@5centmtb923]

Thanks. And it’s a size large.

[@wekitralph]

thanks for doing this and giving an honest review! i am the hunt for a slash 7 or slash 8. the red does look amazing. i sold my 2021 marlin 7. bought a 2021 xcaliber 9(i hated the color). now i want a full suspension bike.

[@5centmtb923]

Thank you for the comment! I personally feel right at home on this bike and I came off a 27.5 jeffsy. I have no doubt you’ll love it.

[@Poeland772]

What size of frame this slash mate?

[@trailonfire8581]

I got the trek remedy 8 and must say, trek makes the best bikes✌️💯.

[@edwinsibi7163]

i only have a '94 trek mountain 820 but i havent had to upgrade it yet. its held up well so far

[@fazza2104]

@@edwinsibi7163 oof

[@jcblebowski]

I haven’t found a coil shock with the dimensions for the slash, at least for my 2016. Rockshox custom makes shocks specifically for this bike’s production, and I’ve only found a Cane Creek coil that fits, but it has less travel. Lmk if you’ve found something.

[@5centmtb923]

The 2021 has a 230x62.5 shock. I’m pretty sure that’s changed since 2016.

[@jafe.t3539]

dude are you gonna upload more videos about this bike, im really interested in one

[@5centmtb923]

Ya I’ll definitely be uploading more videos about the bike

[@johnramirez268]

Hey i love the video. I’m looking for that bike and was wondering where you were able to get it?

[@5centmtb923]

There was a trek store an hour from me that had one in stock. Call your nearest Trek dealer and see if they’re able to look up who has one.

[@lima.duduardo]

This bicycle is a DREAM ... Here in Brazil it is impossible to buy, too expensive.

[@dinunicolae7066]

by looking at the specs it seems that the new slash 7 is similar to the last version of the slash 8 and the new slash 8 has been upgraded.

[@EpicSwedishFika]

I do respect this review since it is very honest. I guess I could say most of the same things about my Commencal Meta and for all of us not trying to win enduro races I think we should just get the bike we like, right?

[@lukeneill1568]

Torn between the meta am and the slash at the moment

[@TwoGuysOneVan]

Nicely put together review there mate... How you liking the bike now that you've have a bit more time on it?

[@nickwerthman7050]

Awesome review, thanks for it. So its been a year, how are you liking it still?

[@5centmtb923]

So actually I had a frame crack and trek upgraded me. So I’m liking it a lot more now.

[@emilsurf4245]

Why do you want to change the Bontrager tires?

[@5centmtb923]

They’re garbage. And I take this bike to the bike park a lot and needed a tougher tire.

[@gally1047]

Got the same in teal, awesome ride. Do kinda wish i spent more for 8 but i got a good chunk of money knocked off the bike cause someone tried to steal it out of the shop during a busy day and didn't get far ha. Did you get round to those upgrades? Looking to start upgrading parts on mine, would be great to see a vid on the new parts.

[@5centmtb923]

So far I just upgraded to shimano XT brakes. Nothing else is in stock to upgrade right now haha

[@chasedurand5205]

is the rear shock good or is it worth spending the money too get the 8 i really don’t care about the drivetrain

[@5centmtb923]

I didn’t have issues with the shock. But the after market shock options are pretty limited

[@BenTrenBro]

Hi! So how is the bike after 4 months? Planning to get one

[@5centmtb923]

I still love it. Just haven’t been able to ride because of the weather lately.

[@LucasGoncalves-sp5nh]

@@5centmtb923 what do you think about this guide T brakes? im thinking buy a slash 8 because of sram code R, GX drivetrain and the lyrik fork, in brazil the price difference is only 500 dollars

[@5centmtb923]

Ya so the guide T’s really arnt that bad however I got the 7 because of the color knowing I would upgrade things down the road. Brakes will get upgraded eventually but it’s not on the top of the list. If that helps.

[@LucasGoncalves-sp5nh]

@@5centmtb923 Ty

[@chadanian69]

When I land from a jump, sometimes there is a snapping sound coming from the middle or front. What is it? It only happens sometimes

[@5centmtb923]

Check your seat tube. Mine had a crack and trek covered a new frame under warranty.

[@chadanian69]

@@5centmtb923 Thanks, I will check, another possibility is that I need to grease my headtube, because it creaks when I ride

[@Montblanc1986]

I wouldn't get a slash for that terrain but I like the new design of the bike. I hope the fuel gets the threaded BB and improved knock block next

[@James-hh1lq]

Get the bike you want 😉

[@trailladymtb7700]

Cool video....and loved the commentary. New sub! 😎

[@5centmtb923]

Thanks!

[@JeffersonFrank756]

I thought these were 27.5 wheels? Or do they come in both?

[@5centmtb923]

Nope. The slash is only a 29er

[@fazza2104]

The remedy is the 27.5 version

[@MloVisual]

Nice bike man. Love that red. I dont know how much you paid for your slash, but i checked their website and it's 3500 for this model. YT offers a way better package then trek at 3500 price point. Carbon frame, with fox, and sram component.

[@5centmtb923]

I had a YT before this. I didn’t have any issues with mine however, I read a lot about YT’s carbon frames having issues and YT having some pretty bad customer service. So yes, I could have gotten more bike for the price but I also get some awesome customer service and to me that’s worth it.

[@jacktaylor9960]

what front chain ring would you change it for?

[@5centmtb923]

Was thinking of going to a 32. But I haven’t changed it yet so maybe I had spoke too soon.

[@jacktaylor9960]

@@5centmtb923 ah right okay thankyou, is the bike overall good after a long period of you using it now?

[@5centmtb923]

Absolutely. I couldn’t be happier with this bike.

[@jacktaylor9960]

@@5centmtb923 so you recommend it?

[@5centmtb923]

Absolutely

[@crazylex310]

Would you recommend it?

[@5centmtb923]

Absolutely

[@kjrayo18]

I think a fuel ex would have been a bit better. But nice bike either way!

[@auaussie7499]

Mmm I think a coil shock is more for downhill bud. Love the video