Slash 9.8 L Dark Star/Dark Web

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Slash 9.8 is a carbon enduro mountain bike that doesnt back down from hair-raising descents. Its 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 Shimanos new XT Di2 wireless drivetrain thats 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

Slashs 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

Slashs 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

Slashs 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 youre 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, 29
Wheel Rear Bontrager Line Comp 30, High Strength 6000 Series Aluminum rim, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5 // Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5
Tire Bontrager Brevard RSL SE, Tubeless Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.5 // Bontrager Brevard RSL SE, Tubeless Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.5
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 M8200 4-piston hydraulic disc
Brake Rotor Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203mm
Saddle Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost Bontrager Line Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 515mm 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
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Geometry Chart

B B Drop 2.7
B B Height 35.1
Chainstay Length 43.4
Eff Seat Tube Angle 77.1°
Eff Top Tube 62.8
Frame Reach 48.8
Frame Size Letter L
Frame Size Number 19.5
Frame Stack 64.1
Head Angle 63.3°
Head Tube Length 12
Offset 4.3
Seat Tube 43.5
Seat Tube Angle 73.8°
Standover 76.7
Trail 14.3
Wheelbase 127.8
Wheel Size 29"/27.5"