Other Trek Slash-e Rumors

[irie]

Haven't we heard this for the past ten years?

We have indeed, but unlike nuclear fusion it's now starting to happen on a commercial basis.

 

[Emailsucks98]

Haven't we heard this for the past ten years?

True. I actually agree with both you, Irie & MrHaboobi too. All these things can be true simultaneously. We'll continue to see SL bikes around 45lbs and FF bikes around 55lbs, with reliability improving. All weights with XC tires of course. And newer lighter motors & batteries will be released, on lighter bikes, but from unknown brands with questionable durability & very limited dealer support. We'll probably get some other useless shit like wireless snackboxes too. I can't wait.

 

[JP-NZ]

Well it definitely looks like a E-slash with the high pivot and same rear shock setup. I don't mind the TQ50 option as FF is nice but I ride 90% in Eco/Tour so the 50nm would suit me.

A 580wh battery will mean plenty of distance, wondering what Trek's electric plan looks like going forward for Fuel>Rail>Slash?

 

[Marshall Willanholly]

Order now!

TREK Slash 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type

www.kibaek-cykler.dk

TREK Slash+ 9.7 SLX/XT

www.kibaek-cykler.dk

 

[JP-NZ]

Wow, I kinda expected the price point but man thats expensive!

 

[arTNC]

Wow, I kinda expected the price point but man thats expensive!

Probably just me, but I don't really get the necessity of a carbon frame for a full power emtb.

 

[oettam20]

Probably just me, but I don't really get the necessity of a carbon frame for a full power emtb.

Yes I agree but this Slash is a Fake Lightweight eBike... or a fullpower weight with a weak motor..

 

[Ribinrobin]

The bikes now in background of pinkbike and all over treks site but dont seem to be much launch press??

https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/bikes/mountain-bikes/electric-mountain-bikes/slash/slash-9-7-slx/xt/p/47091/?colorCode=greendark

 

[CarolinaCrawler]

I did a generic google search and found a FAQ from Trek.

Slash+ FAQ

www.trekbikes.com

One thing I found interesting is this;

"The battery cannot be upgraded, the stock battery is 580WH but can be downsized to the 360WH battery used on the EXE if you want to save some weight. Running the smaller battery does require the purchase of a special spacer that easily installs on the 360WH battery."

 

[irie]

"Is it compatible with other wheel/tire sizes?

No, this bike is authorized only for use with the stock MX wheels. Swapping out the rear 27.5” wheel to a 29” wheel could change the classification of this e-bike, and make it ineligible for operation on trails."

If you want a long suspension 29er with warranty it could not be the bike for you ...

 

[Weeksy]

Probably just me, but I don't really get the necessity of a carbon frame for a full power emtb.

I don't get the necessity for a carbon frame OR a full power emtb

 

[Kermit]

https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/page_SlashPlusEditorial/

Getting closer, link is now there on the UK Trek site (Not on the US one though??), just doesn't go anywhere...

 

[Kermit]

Lap it up with Trek’s lightweight enduro e-bike – Slash+ (GB)

Chase down long days and extra laps on the Slash+. Capable, quiet and with tons of travel, it’s the lightweight enduro e-MTB that's ready for anything. Shop now!

www.trekbikes.com

 

[Rubble]

Wow. Literally the same paint job as the Mondraker Dune

 

[Swingset]

After almost two years on the EXe I sure wish it put out about 60nm and 600 watts of battery- baby steps.

 

[George_KSL]

Looks like absolute slam-dunk hit. Would love to see this live, the BB area can't quite hide the packaging issue around the big battery, looks bit too full-fatty silhouette wise :- ). To me this is the perfect blend of SL and Full-Fat right now on market.
20.4KG for 9.7 Shimano build, and 20.8 for 9.7 with SRAM. The big shock adds about 200 grams, the rest is from SRAM system. With 11-speed older XTR/Garbaruk, could be <20kg right away. Impressive.

Quick comparison to KSL:
- Trek did full high-pivot. Specialized sacrificed what little mid-pivot Enduro had and positioned BB pivot back.
- Looks like no insertion depth issue for dropper, at least visually

Those are big things, this will be a monster. Lol at officially supported 190mm fork, they want it to be!

 

[Emailsucks98]

Excellent (as usual) review on NSMB:
NSMB.com - The new Trek Slash+

This review had me thinking. If I can get 3k'- often 3.5k'- out of my Fuel EXe that's been beefed up to 46lbs, how is the TQ with a 580wh battery "not enough" for this bike? Just quick math, that would get me 4800-5600' of climbing in trail mode. I also read that the larger battery helps to prevent power loss related to over-heating (I have experienced this only a few times). Also stoked it has a bash guard.

170mm reverb is a joke though, as are the tires.

 

[Doomanic]

Excellent (as usual) review on NSMB:

And wholly predictable bullshit whining in the comments. This is just one of many reasons I'm glad I live in Europe...

 

[George_KSL]

Might have meant the anti-e-bike sentiment that seems very common in the US, but almost nonexistent in Europe.

 

[Heated]

is this an attempt at creating a bike i could sell my park bike and full power Reign e+ for??
I only ever ride my Reign in the 3rd power mode anyway

Not sure if Logical to thrash this at a bike park haha

 

[arTNC]

I don't get the necessity for a carbon frame OR a full power emtb

What a shame. You're missing the fun.

 

[OZI]

Haven't we heard this for the past ten years?

In the last 6 years we have seen the evolution from a 500Wh and 3Kg battery to a 600Wh and 2.9Kg battery. Basically they kept the weight and increased the capacity by 100Wh. I believe that in the next 6 years they will be able to define 600Wh as the ideal battery for SL Bikes and reduce the weight to around 2kg.

 

[George_KSL]

With batteries it's important (but hard to do) to account for casing/packaging. I don't believe the actual cells density alone increased more than 10perc.
Thought I agree that 600W would be ideal "lower" capacity for future.

 

[OZI]

If we just replaced the TQ motor and battery with the DJI motor and 800Wh battery, the Slash+ 9.7 would weigh 22.1 kg. Wouldn't it be great for a fullpower, a trek Rail?
It probably wouldn't be that linear due to some necessary reinforcements that would lead to an increase in weight.

 

[Ribinrobin]

Saw the slash+ at ard rock Saturday, felt very heavy for a SL

 

[JP-NZ]

Order now!

TREK Slash 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type

www.kibaek-cykler.dk

TREK Slash+ 9.7 SLX/XT

www.kibaek-cykler.dk

Well NZ prices are more in line with what I expected. Looks like the Danes are being ripped off.

On that site the 9.7 is 64,199 KR but in NZ its equivalent of 52,625 KR around 18% cheaper

For the 9.7 Even the UK RRP seems expensive £7500 yet NZ RRP is £5951

 

[Heated]

im still debating if the slash+ makes sense at 12,999nzd retail, id never pay that and would look at a deal. The TQ motor is nearing the time of replacement so 13k is to much IMO

 

[JP-NZ]

im still debating if the slash+ makes sense at 12,999nzd retail, id never pay that and would look at a deal. The TQ motor is nearing the time of replacement so 13k is to much IMO

Its way cheaper than I expected it to be. When the non electric 9.8 XT Slash is $11,999 its crazy to me you get the electric version for only $1k more. Yes carbon wheels and a couple of upgraded bits on the 9.8XT but still....

 

[Heated]

Its way cheaper than I expected it to be. When the non electric 9.8 XT Slash is $11,999 its crazy to me you get the electric version for only $1k more. Yes carbon wheels and a couple of upgraded bits on the 9.8XT but still....

I dunno, the AXS t-type 9.8 with full carbon incl wheels is currently less than 10k.
Wheels dont hugely bother me as I have a 350/511/fr541 wheelset I swap on - they've been excellent despite the heft of hybrid hubs and alpine spokes.
I think it's not bad at 12,999 with a small discount bringing that down a little might make it worth it to replace my full fat & park bike seeing as its compatible with a 190mm fork.

 

[JP-NZ]

Keep in mind as you pointed out on the 9.8XT, the Slash + will drop in price over time.