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Trek Slash 9 (2013)

General

Product Category
Brand Trek
ModelSlash 9
Size15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5
ColorHigh Polish Aluminum/Trek Black

Specific

AccessoriesTrek shock sag meter, Bontrager shock pump
Brake leversSRAM X0
Brake rotorAvid
BrakesAvid Custom X0 trail hydraulic disc
CassetteSRAM PG-1070 11-36, 10 speed
CranksetSRAM X0, 36/22
Features Fox Factory Series Talas fork Fox Factory Series shock w/Kashima Bontrager Rhythm Elite wheels SRAM X0 drivetrain w/Type 2 rear derailleur Avid Custom X0 trail brakes Alpha Platinum Aluminum: Our premium lightweight aluminum is continuously cold extruded and butted at multiple points for ultimate weight reduction and superior strength. Frames built with Alpha Platinum are hydroformed to create the most sophisticated shapes for the lightest weight, and are finished using Trek's smooth-weld finishing process. Down tube guard: Replaceable external shield protects the down tube from trail debris. Chain guide: ISCG-mounted chain guide keeps your chain in place over steep, chundery descents. Direct-mount derailleur: A traditional front derailleur attaches to the frame with a band clamp. Our direct-mount front derailleur attaches directly to the frame using a solid, flat interface. This fastening method ensures crisper, more accurate front shifting. 34mm stanchions: 34mm fork stanchions are more robust than their 32mm counterparts. They offer stiffer, more confident suspension performance when chewing through big, technical terrain. ABP Convert: Other full suspension systems firm up under braking, reducing your control when you need it most. Trek’s patented Active Braking Pivot solves that by keeping your suspension active whether you're on the brakes or off. ABP Convert features a robust, confidence-inspiring 142x12mm rear wheel. It offers easy wheel installation, and is 35% stiffer than any open dropout design. A conversion kit available at your Trek retailer will give you the option to switch to 135x5mm. When your suspension stays active under braking, you stay in control. You can brake later in a turn, maintain better rear wheel traction in stutter bumps, go faster, and just have more fun. Try it on any other system: find a downhill with stutter bumps. Apply the brakes and feel the suspension stiffen. Your rear wheel will skip across the top of the bumps. Now, try it with an ABP-equipped bike. Feel the extra control, and imagine how much faster you can go. That’s the ABP difference. We were delighted when ABP was awarded US Patent # 7,837,213 in 2010. But fun as it's been to add the patent number to our frames, the real satisfaction comes from building ABP into every full suspension bike we sell, because it means you get to ride a better bike. E2 tapered head tube: E2 is the evolution of the traditional 1-1/8" headset to a tapered head tube, fork, and headset system. E2 tapers from a 1.5" lower to a 1-1/8" upper headset to provide more material where it matters most, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame with point-and-shoot control. Full Floater: Most suspension systems attach the bottom of the shock to a fixed frame mount. That fixed mount can contribute to a harsh ride. We solved that with Full Floater, attaching the shock to two moving linkage points so it can better respond to bumps across a wide variety of terrain. It feels like more travel, but it's not. It's smarter travel. DRCV rear shock: Most full suspension air-shock bikes use small-volume canisters for pedaling efficiency. Unfortunately, they don’t have the best big-hit control. Others use less efficient, larger volume shocks, or complex multi-shock systems with cumbersome controls. Our solution: Dual Rate Control Valve (DRCV) technology. One shock, two chambers, no compromise. Magnesium EVO Link: EVO Link is Trek’s evolution of the rocker link from the plate-and-bolt style used on most suspension bikes to a one-piece rocker link. This lighter link provides a stronger connection point between the front and rear triangles, creating a stiffer frame for greater control with minimal weight. Mino Link adjustable geometry: Mino Link is an adjustment link located on the EVO Link that allows you to fine tune head tube angle by 1/2° and BB height by 10mm with the simple turn of a nut. Just flip the link to choose between slack or slacker geometry, without negatively affecting suspension performance. Kashima Coat fork: Kashima Coat metal finish on the fork stanchions reduces friction, for quicker suspension response and improved durability. Kashima Coat shock: Kashima Coat metal finish on the shock reduces friction, for quicker suspension response and improved durability. RockShox Reverb with Stealth routing: When you’re ripping through rolling terrain, there's no single perfect seat height. The Reverb seat post gives you 125mm of controlled-speed seat height adjustment with a hydraulically actuated handlebar-mounted remote. A custom sealing system means the plush, consistent feel won’t degrade, no matter how much the weather does. Internal derailleur routing: Sleek ports at the head tube and near the seat tube let you run your front derailleur housing directly through the frame, keeping the cable protected from the elements and your bike running smooth, clean, and quiet. Climb-Trail-Descend: CTD gives you three suspension adjustment options: Climb, Trail, or Descend. It’s a simple, intuitive, high-performance system available on select Fox shocks and forks. 15QR: A 15mm front thru axle makes steering more precise for more control, and the quick-release feature makes wheel removal easy. 142x12: Our robust and confidence-inspiring rear thru axle is about 35% stiffer than an open dropout design. And now, a thru axle wheel change is actually quick and easy, thanks to a tabbed guide in the frame's dropout. ISCG mounts: International Standard Chain Guide mounts offer easy chain guide installation and adjustment.
Fork typeFox Factory Series 34 Talas w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) FIT adjust damper, E2 tapered steerer, Kashima coating, 15QR thru axle, 160mm travel
Frame typeAlpha Platinum Aluminum w/ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, internal control routing, Stealth dropper post routing, ISCG 03 mount, magnesium EVO Link, Mino Link, 160mm travel
Front derailleurSRAM X0, direct mount
HeadsetFSA NO.57E, E2, sealed bearings
Hub frontBontrager 15mm
Hub rearBontrager 142x12
Rear derailleurSRAM X0, Type 2
Recommended forAll Mountain
Rims typeBontrager Rhythm Elite Tubeless Ready 28-hole disc
SaddleBontrager Evoke 3, titanium rails
ShiftersSRAM X0, 10 speed
Shock typeFox Factory Series Float w/DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, Kashima coating, tuned by Trek in California, 8.25x2.375"
SkewersBontrager
SpokesBontrager
StemBontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 7 degree
TiresBontrager XR3, Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 26x2.35"
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