TESTED: The all-new 2021 Trek Slash 9.9 long-travel 29er Enduro and All-Mountain bike

[@flippy66]

Tbh here in Scotland the 30t and 52t combo is really useful, it's brilliant. Agree with the bars, cut mine down to 800 immediately and may go down to 780 (coming from a 760). It's a really good long travel trail bike, did 14km on it the other day with a lot of climbing.

[@likeris2]

just bought one 9.8 in matt light blue. so beautyfull

[@Australianmountainbike]

Enjoy!

[@vieuxacadian9455]

I have a 9.8 GX and LOVE it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hendrakusuma8698]

I have a height of 170 cm, is the small size still recommended? Thank you

[@rivers2554]

7:52 What brands of pants are you wearing?

[@harpernelmes]

Looks epic!

[@Slycarlo]

Whats the difference between the carbon and alloy frame in terms of performance

[@Australianmountainbike]

We've only ridden the carbon sorry.

[@Gene_158]

Realistically, could it be a do it all bike? Most of my riding is trail riding but I love to rip bike parks too.

[@Australianmountainbike]

That's actually how Trek see it. Sure, you can race the EWS. But given the updates to the suspension kinematics, and the in-frame storage, they see it as a great aggressive, long travel trail bike as well.

[@Don-Michael]

How is it on the climbs?

[@Australianmountainbike]

improved on the last edition thanks to a steeper seat angle and new shock tune.

[@Lt_Krispy]

Can the rear shock lock out?

[@Australianmountainbike]

The Super Deluxe has a climb switch, yep

[@Burbs1976]

Majura?

[@Australianmountainbike]

And surrounds.

[@likeris2]

what frame size it is?

[@Australianmountainbike]

This one was a large.

[@aljoschahunger]

..thanx for the fantastic review! i have a question, i'm 6'0" which frame size would you recommend? thank you very much in advance. i'm really gonna buy this pretty in a while & i'm happy thinking about it..

[@Australianmountainbike]

Sounds like large would be spot on - but go talk to your local Trek dealer to get sized up!

[@aljoschahunger]

@@Australianmountainbike ..thank you very much & have a good time..

[@keystonerider1308]

I’m 5’10” and got a m/l and it’s perfect for me. I would recommend a large also. Love mine just did 18 miles yesterday with 3000’ of elevation climb and it did amazing. This thing rips so confidence inspiring. Mines a 7 btw. But If you have the chance grab the 8 it’s specd a tad better but good luck finding one.

[@aljoschahunger]

@@keystonerider1308 ..heh, thank you. i was on a ride on tuesday in czech mountains with 3000 feet & 70 km that was pretty tough.. so where do you live? greetings from east germany, joscha.. i will try to get a 9 but have to wait to collect the money still.. which colour you got?..

[@keystonerider1308]

Aljoscha Hunger Wow yes 40 km is a lot of riding! I got the radioactive red color. I am riding in Pennsylvania in the United States. You will love whatever model you get!

[@skfunk4550]

Hi buddy, what size is the one on the video and did you ride it yourself? if you did, how tall are you? asking because i'm 5ft9 and was thinking a L size but never had 29er so not sure if that would be too big. Cheers

[@tylerdm1842]

I’d recommend a M/L (18.5” frame). I’m 5’9” and ride a M/L remedy, fuel ex, and top fuel and they fit great.

[@skfunk4550]

@@tylerdm1842 cool, thanks buddy

[@Australianmountainbike]

Check out the full review via the link the video details. It goes over sizing and fit.

[@skfunk4550]

@@Australianmountainbike Yeh i read it, excellent review but still not sure about the way it states, if you rode a medium, stick to the medium because it's longer and reach is bigger than before. I have a Remedy M/L on 441 reach and it's my mistake because it's too small for my liking. Slash being bigger bike (reach, wheelbase) i'm thinking i will have the feeling of being on the bike and not like a giant on top of it instead on size M/L but better on Large. all this would be easy if there was any in stock to try but there isn't

[@Australianmountainbike]

@@skfunk4550 remember the longer reach is offset by a 15mm shorter stem, and the steeper seat angle and slacker head angle. Many bikes with increased reach over previous actually feel very similar when sitting on them and sizing up. But they have the advantages of the updated geometry on the trail.