Trek Slash 9.9 XTR

The "Slash 9.9 XTR" model from the "Trek" brand, released in 2021, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike that stands out for its advanced design and high-quality components. The price for this model is 10,199 EUR.

The frame of the Slash 9.9 XTR is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon for the main frame and seat stays, ensuring high stability and low weight. Key features of the frame include an internal storage compartment, a tapered head tube and the Knock Block 2.0, which prevents the handlebars from twisting. Further details include the internal Control Freak cable routing, Carbon Armor, a Shuttle-Guard, a threaded bottom bracket and ISCG 05 mounts. The frame is fitted with a magnesium lever, the Mino Link system and the Active Braking Pivot (ABP). The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 13 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano XTR M9120 hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes, both front and rear, with Shimano RT86 rotors (180 mm at the front and 203 mm at the rear). The shifter is a Shimano XTR M9100 with 12 speeds, enabling precise gear changes.

The fork is a RockShox ZEB Ultimate with DebonAir suspension, Charger 2.1 RC2 damping, a tapered steerer tube and 44 mm offset. It offers 170 mm of travel and is fitted with a Boost110 thru-axle. The crankset consists of an e*thirteen LG1 Race Carbon with a 30-tooth chainring, a chainline of 55 mm and a crank arm length of 170 mm.

The cassette is a Shimano XTR M9100 with a 10–51-tooth range and is also 12-speed. The drivetrain is complemented by Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR M9100 components.

The handlebars are Bontrager Line Pro made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 820 mm and a rise of 27.5 mm, whilst the grips are Bontrager XR Trail Pro with aluminium clamps. The stem is a Bontrager Line Pro with Knock Block, measuring 50 mm in length at 0 degrees.

The headset is integrated and features Knock Block 2.0 with a 72-degree radius and sealed cartridge bearings (1 1/8" top, 1.5" bottom).

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Line Pro 30 rims made from OCLV Mountain Carbon, which are tubeless-ready and feature a 6-hole disc mount. The hubs are Boost110 at the front and a Shimano Micro Spline freehub at the rear.

The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with austenitic struts and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager Line Elite Dropper with a 170 mm travel and MaxFlow internal cable routing.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are 26 mm wide, 81 mm high and 163 mm long. The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 49 mm, a stack of 63 mm, a seat tube length of 45 mm, a top tube length of 65 mm, a head tube angle of 65 degrees, a seat tube angle of 67 degrees, a head tube length of 12 mm, a chainstay length of 44 mm, a standover height of 76 mm and a wheelbase of 126 mm.

In summary, the Trek Slash 9.9 XTR offers a first-class combination of high-quality materials and advanced technology, designed for discerning mountain bike enthusiasts.