For riders looking for carbon performance and a cherry-picked blend of component upgrades, Slash 9.8 XT is ready to rip. It's built with 170mm travel in the front and rear, plus an upgraded suspension package and all-new Shimano XT Di2 wireless drivetrain for ripping hard.
Trek Slash 9.8 XT Di2 Gen 6 2026
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Trek Slash 9.8 XT Di2 Gen 6 – Carbon Enduro MTB with High-Pivot Suspension and Wireless Shifting
The Trek Slash 9.8 XT Di2 Gen 6 is a high-performance carbon enduro mountain bike built for rowdy descents and aggressive terrain. Its OCLV Mountain Carbon frame features 170mm of high-pivot suspension for tackling boulders, wall rides, and steep climbs with confidence. The mixed wheel setup (29" front, 27.5" rear) offers the perfect balance of speed and playfulness, while the RockShox suspension and Shimano XT Di2 12-speed wireless drivetrain deliver a smooth, responsive ride every time.
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IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF |
You want a carbon enduro bike that's beastly on descents and nimble on climbs. You want the traction and stability of a high-pivot suspension, and long travel for soaking up deep roots and big drops. Upgrades matter to you, and you want the benefit of Shimano's new wireless XT Di2 drivetrain that shifts clean even during punchy climbs. |
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THE TECH YOU GET |
An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with high pivot suspension, plus internal storage. 170mm of front and rear travel with a RockShox ZEB Select+ fork with DebonAir spring and Charger 3 RC2 damper, and RockShox Vivid Select+ shock. Plenty of gears for the push back to the top with Shimano's all-new XT Di2 wireless drivetrain, a Bontrager Line Dropper, and a MX wheel setup with 29˝ front and 27.5˝ rear Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels with Rapid Drive 108 hub. |
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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT |
You get upgrades that really matter, like Shimano's new XT Di2 wireless drivetrain that's insanely robust and precise, and a RockShox suspension package Its high-pivot suspension gives you insane control for hairy descents, while carefully tuned anti-squat and oversized pulleys make pedaling astonishingly efficient The long, 170mm/170mm front and rear travel is more than enough for stomping big jumps and cleaning rock gardens OCLV Mountain Carbon frame keeps your ride light, stiff in all the right places, and smooth and quiet through the chunder It comes ready to roll with a mixed wheel setup that gives you a fast-rolling 29˝ front hoop and stiff, yet nimble 27.5˝ rear wheel, and can be set up as a 29er for more speed |
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Saddle: Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width *Seatpost: Size: S Size: M Size: ML, L, XL Handlebar: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width Grips: Trek Line Pro, lock on Stem: Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length Brake: Shimano XT M8200 4-piston hydraulic disc Rotor Rotor: Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203mm Rotor Size: Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 220mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
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Weight: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). |
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