Trek Slash 9 GX AXS T-Type Gen 6

The "Slash 9 GX AXS T-Type Gen 6" model from Trek, released in 2024, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike designed for challenging trails and descents. Priced at EUR 5,499, it offers a wide range of technical features and high-quality components.

The frame is made from Alpha Platinum aluminium and features a high bottom bracket and a chain guide pulley. Other features of the frame include an internal storage compartment, an adjustable head tube angle and customisable progression. The bike also features integrated frame protection, internal cable routing and a magnesium derailleur lever. The Active Braking Pivot system and UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) technology contribute to the frame’s stability and durability. The axle spacing is 148 x 12 mm.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 16 kg. The SRAM CODE Bronze hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes ensure reliable braking performance at both the front and rear. Both brakes are fitted with 200 mm SRAM CenterLine brake discs, which feature a 6-hole mounting pattern and rounded edges.

The shifter is an SRAM Eagle AXS POD, which, in combination with the SRAM GX Eagle T-Type 12-speed drivetrain, ensures precise and fast gear changes. The RockShox ZEB Select fork, with DebonAir spring and Charger RC damping, offers 170 mm of travel and ensures optimum damping on rough terrain. The crankset consists of an SRAM GX Eagle with a DUB MTB Wide axle and a 30-tooth chainring configuration.

The wheelset comprises Bontrager Line Comp 30 rims, which are tubeless-ready and feature a 6-hole disc mount. The front hub is fitted with a Boost 110 axle and a 15 mm thru-axle, whilst the rear hub features a Boost 148 axle and a 12 mm thru-axle.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are 23 mm wide, 119 mm high and 201 mm long. The bike has a reach of 47 mm, a stack of 63 mm and a seat tube length of 42 mm. The top tube length is 60 mm, the head tube angle is 63 degrees and the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube length is 11 mm, the chainstay length is 43 mm, the standover height is 77 mm and the wheelbase is 125 mm in total.

In summary, the Trek Slash 9 GX AXS T-Type Gen 6 is a robust and versatile mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components and well-thought-out design.