Trek Slash 8 Gen 6
$2,639.00
The Trek Slash 8 Gen 6 is an aluminum enduro mountain bike with an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, Fox Rhythm 36 170mm fork, Fox Performance Float X shock, Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, and Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.
Trek Slash 8 Gen 6 Overview
The Trek Slash 8 Gen 6 is an aluminum full-suspension enduro mountain bike built around an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with 170mm travel. The frame includes a high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, alloy rocker link, ISCG 05, Active Braking Pivot, UDH, and a 148x12mm thru axle.
The suspension package uses a Fox Rhythm 36 fork with 170mm travel and a Fox Performance Float X shock with a 2-position damper. The drivetrain features Shimano XT M8100 12-speed shifting, a Shimano XT M8100 long cage rear derailleur, Shimano XT M8100 10-51 cassette, Shimano Deore M6120 crank, and Shimano SLX M7100 chain. Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels, Bontrager tubeless-ready tires, and Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes complete the build.
Key Features of Trek Slash 8 Gen 6
- Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame includes a high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, integrated frame protection, Active Braking Pivot, UDH, and 170mm travel.
- Fox Rhythm 36 fork uses a Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, 44mm offset, and 170mm travel.
- Fox Performance Float X shock includes a 2-position damper and measures 230mm x 65mm.
- Shimano XT M8100 drivetrain uses 12-speed shifting with a 10-51 cassette.
- Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels are Tubeless Ready and use Boost hub spacing.
- Size-specific wheel setup uses 27.5″ wheels on size S and a 29″ front with 27.5″ rear on sizes M, ML, L, and XL.
- Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost comes with 100mm travel on size S and 170mm travel on sizes M, ML, L, and XL.
- Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes use Shimano RT66 203mm rotors.
Ride Use
This bike is built for enduro mountain biking, supported by its Alpha Platinum Aluminum full-suspension frame, 170mm frame travel, Fox Rhythm 36 170mm fork, and Fox Performance Float X shock. The Shimano XT drivetrain, tubeless-ready wheels, Bontrager tires, and 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes match the enduro-focused category.
Why Choose This Bike
The Trek Slash 8 Gen 6 combines an aluminum enduro frame, Fox suspension, Shimano XT 12-speed shifting, Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels, and Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes in one complete build. It also includes a Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost, Bontrager Verse P3 saddle, Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag, and two color options: Dark Web and Marianas Blue. Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner, with other parts covered according to Trek’s limited warranty.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | Slash 8 Gen 6 |
| Bike Type | Enduro Mountain Bike |
| Color | Dark Web, Marianas Blue |
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, alloy rocker link, ISCG 05, Active Braking Pivot, UDH, 148x12mm thru axle, 170mm travel |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt-X axle, 170mm travel |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 230mm x 65mm |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 165mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper |
| Brake Rotors | Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm |
| Wheels | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, Rapid Drive 108 rear hub |
| Wheel Size | Size S: 27.5" front and rear; Size M, ML, L, XL: 29" front and 27.5" rear |
| Tires | Bontrager Brevard Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi; Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi; 27.5x2.50" and 29x2.50" size options |
| Tire Part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Rim Strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max Tire Size | Frame: 2.50"; Fork: see manufacturer |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm or 820mm width |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length |
| Grips | Trek Line Comp nylon lock-on or Bontrager XR Trail Pro alloy lock-on |
| Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm; 100mm travel on S, 170mm travel on M, ML, L, and XL |
| Accessory | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| Weight | M - 16.68 kg / 36.78 lbs with TLR sealant, no tubes |
| Weight Limit | 300 pounds / 136 kg combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner. Other parts are covered according to Trek’s limited warranty. |
FAQ's Trek Slash 8 Gen 6
What frame does the Trek Slash 8 Gen 6 use?
The bike uses an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with 170mm travel. The frame includes a high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, Active Braking Pivot, UDH, and a 148x12mm thru axle.
What drivetrain comes on the Trek Slash 8 Gen 6?
This model uses a Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain. The build includes a Shimano XT M8100 shifter, Shimano XT M8100 long cage rear derailleur, Shimano XT M8100 10-51 cassette, Shimano Deore M6120 crank, and Shimano SLX M7100 chain.
What wheels and tires are used on the Trek Slash 8 Gen 6?
The bike uses Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels. Size S uses a 27.5" front and rear wheel setup, while sizes M, ML, L, and XL use a 29" front wheel with a 27.5" rear wheel. Tire options include Bontrager Brevard Pro XR and Bontrager XR5 Team Issue tubeless-ready tires.
What is included with the Trek Slash 8 Gen 6?
The bike includes the complete bicycle and a Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag. The size M bike weighs 16.68 kg / 36.78 lbs with TLR sealant and no tubes.
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