Mountain Bikes · Trek
Trek Slash 8 GX AXS
£4,854
More accessible Slash with the same high-pivot suspension design. Best for riders wanting Slash handling at lower cost.
Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon Frame, Suspension & Components
| Brand | Trek |
|---|---|
| Frame material | OCLV Mountain Carbon |
| Gears | SRAM GX Eagle AXS 12-Speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R 4-Piston |
| Suspension | RockShox ZEB Select 170mm / RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 170mm |
| Wheel size | 29-inch F / 27.5-inch R (Mullet) |
| Weight | 16.1 kg |
Where to buy
No current retailer offers for the Trek Slash 8 GX AXS. Retailer prices and stock are added as they are verified.
Our Verdict: Rated 4.6/5
Trek Slash 8 GX AXS from Trek is a enduro mountain bike built around a OCLV Mountain Carbon frame. More accessible Slash with the same high-pivot suspension design. Key strengths are high-pivot, idler pulleys and carbon frame.
Specification summary: RockShox ZEB Select 170mm / RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 170mm suspension, 29-inch F / 27.5-inch R (Mullet) wheels, SRAM GX Eagle AXS 12-Speed, SRAM Code R 4-Piston brakes, weight 16.1 kg, price £4,854. At £4,854 it is about 7 percent below the typical bike price in the database, and at 16.1 kg it is about 9 percent above the typical bike weight in the database. Enduro bikes accept a little extra climbing weight in exchange for slacker geometry, longer travel and sturdier components that stay composed on steep, rough descents.
Carbon frames offer a favourable stiffness-to-weight balance and can be tuned for compliance, though impact damage can be costly to repair. The mixed-wheel layout pairs a 29-inch front for rollover with a 27.5-inch rear for easier cornering and extra tyre clearance. A wireless electronic drivetrain delivers consistent shifts without cable stretch or adjustment. Four-piston brakes provide stronger, more consistent stopping power for long descents.
Verdict: Trek Slash 8 GX AXS scores strongly in this database with a 4.6 rating. It suits riders wanting Slash handling at lower cost. Main caveat: heavier than 9.9 builds.
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