Slash 8 is an enduro mountain bike that rolls on fast 29er wheels and floats on plush RockShox suspension with SRAM's 12-speed GX Eagle handling drivetrain duties. An aluminum frame with fresh new tech and tough alloy wheels push this bike into the sweet spot for all-around rippers.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160mm travel |
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| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select, DebonAir spring, Charger RC damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 230mm x 62.5mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 180mm (596mm axle-to-crown) |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Tire | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
| Tire part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tire size | Frame: 29x2.50", Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crank | SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T steel ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm, BSA threaded |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Max chainring size | 1x: 34T, min 28T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
| *Seatpost |
Size:
S TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm |
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Size:
M , ML TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm |
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Size:
L , XL TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length |
| Headset | Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Brake | SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor |
Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm |
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Size:
S , M , ML , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm |
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| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 200mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
| Bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| Weight | M - 15.50 kg / 34.18 lbs |
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). |