Trek Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS Flight Attendant Gen 5

The 2022 "Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS Flight Attendant Gen 5" model from Trek is a state-of-the-art mountain bike designed for challenging trails and tough off-road use. With a price tag of EUR 13,099, it belongs to the premium class of mountain bikes.

The frame is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon for both the main frame and the seat stays. It features an internal storage compartment, a tapered head tube and Knock Block 2.0 technology, which protects the head tube from damage. Further features of the frame include the internal Control Freak cable routing, Carbon Armor, Shuttle-Guard and a threaded bottom bracket compliant with the ISCG 05 standard. The seat tube has a diameter of 34.9 mm, and the magnesium lever, Mino Link and ABP system all contribute to optimum suspension performance. The maximum rider weight is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 14 kg.

SRAM CenterLine disc brakes with a 6-hole disc mount and rounded edges are fitted at the front and rear, both with a diameter of 180 mm. Shifting is wireless via the SRAM Eagle AXS system with 12 speeds. The RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork, featuring Flight Attendant technology and DebonAir suspension, offers 170 mm of travel and ensures excellent damping and control. The crankset consists of the SRAM XX1 Eagle with Flight Attendant technology, featuring a 30-tooth aluminium chainring and a 55 mm chainline. The cassette is an SRAM Eagle XG-1299 with a 10–52-tooth range.

The handlebars are an integrated Bontrager RSL handlebar and stem unit, made from OCLV carbon, with a rise of 27.5 mm and a width of 820 mm. The stem length is 35 mm with a zero-degree rise. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Pro with aluminium clamps. The headset is also integrated and features Knock Block 2.0 technology with a 72-degree radius.

The wheels are Bontrager Line Pro 30, also made from OCLV Mountain Carbon, and are tubeless-ready. They feature a 6-hole disc mount and Boost110 and Boost148 axles. The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with austenitic struts and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a wireless RockShox Reverb AXS with 170 mm of travel and a length of 480 mm.

The bike’s geometry offers a reach of 49 mm, a stack of 64 mm, a seat tube length of 45 mm and a top tube length of 65 mm. The head tube angle is 64 degrees, the seat tube angle 67 degrees, the head tube length 12 mm, the chainstay length 44 mm, the standover height 75 mm and the wheelbase measures 126 mm in total.

In summary, the Trek Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS Flight Attendant Gen 5 is a high-end mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality materials and components, as well as its sophisticated geometry, ensuring maximum performance on challenging trails.