Slash 9.8 S 27.5 Dark Star/Dark Web

Slash 9.8 is a carbon enduro mountain bike that doesn't back down from hair-raising descents. It's built with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and 170mm high-pivot suspension for gobbling up boulders and keeping traction on point on wall rides and punchy climbs. A 29˝ front and 27.5˝ rear wheel keep handling playful, while an upgraded RockShox suspension package holds up to anything you can throw at it. To top it all off, you get ultra-smooth and fast shifts from a 12-speed Shimano XT Di2 wireless drivetrain.

• 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

High-pivot suspension

Slash's high main pivot allows the axle to move rearward as the suspension compresses, so the back wheel moves with the force from bumps and gets out of the way faster. On the trail, it feels ultra-smooth while maintaining more momentum with insane traction.

Curb the kickback

Slash's oversized upper idler not only eliminates the pedal kickback caused by high pivot, but its size and position also give you just the right amount of anti-squat for efficient pedaling. The lower idler takes chain tension off the derailleur so you get smoother shifting and suspension performance.

Mixed wheel size

You get a 29" front wheel for monster truckin' over stuff, with a smaller 27.5" wheel out back for getting rowdy. Want full 29er speed? Just swap the lower shock mount (sold separately) to lower BB height for running a faster wheel out back.

Improved internal storage

Slash's storage door is bigger, easier to use, and the plastic parts are all made from recycled materials.

Adjust the suss for full send

Adjust leverage rate with just a flip of a chip. Ride it in the Less progressive setting for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails with square-edge bumps. Flip it to More progressive when you're hitting big features and don’t want to bottom-out, or when you want to run a coil shock.

Slack or steep, the choice is yours

Install angle adjust headset cups (sold separately) to tweak the head tube angle a degree steeper or slacker to your liking — all without impacting your bottom bracket height.

Frame	OCLV Mountain Carbon, high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, alloy rocker link, ISCG 05, Active Braking Pivot, UDH, 148x12mm thru axle, 170mm travel
Fork	RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 170mm travel
Shock	RockShox Vivid Select+, 230mm x 65mm
Wheel Front	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5''
Wheel Rear	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5'' // Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5'' // Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5''
Tire	Bontrager Brevard RSL SE, Tubeless Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.5''
Tire Part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz
Skewer Rear	Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Shifter	Shimano XT Di2 M8250, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT M8250, long cage
Crank	Shimano XT 8200, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
Cassette	Shimano XT M8200, 10-51, 12 speed
Chain	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
Brake	Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc // Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc
Brake Rotor	Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203mm
Saddle	Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost	Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 410mm length
Handlebar	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width
Stem	Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length
Grips	Trek Line Pro, lock on
Battery	null

Geometry Chart

B B Drop	1
B B Height	35.2
Chainstay Length	42.9
Eff Seat Tube Angle	78.1°
Eff Top Tube	54.8
Frame Reach	43
Frame Size Letter	S
Frame Size Number	15.5
Frame Stack	58.8
Head Angle	63.5°
Head Tube Length	10
Offset	4.3
Seat Tube	39
Seat Tube Angle	74.0°
Standover	72.7
Trail	13.2
Wheelbase	119.5
Wheel Size	27.5"