
2025 Slash 9.8 XT Gen 6
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Description
The 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 170 mm high-pivot suspension for gobbling up boulders and keeping traction on point for wall rides and punchy climbs. A 29Ë front and 27.5Ë 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 a Shimano XT drivetrain for crisp, clean shifts wherever you roll. You want a carbon enduro bike that's beastly on descents and nimble on climbs. You want the traction and stability of a high-pivot suspension, and long travel for soaking up deep roots and big drops. Upgrades matter to you, and you want the benefit of a wireless transmission that shifts cleanly even during punchy climbs. An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with high pivot suspension, plus internal storage. 170 mm of front and rear travel with a RockShox ZEB Select+ fork with DebonAir spring and Charger 3 RC2 damper and RockShox Vivid Select+ shock. Plenty of gears for the push back to the top with Shimano's XT drivetrain, a Bontrager Line Dropper and an MX wheel set-up with 29Ë front and 27.5Ë rear Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels with Rapid Drive 108 hub. For riders looking for carbon performance and a cherry-picked blend of component upgrades, the Slash 9.8 XT is ready to rip. It's built with 170 mm travel in the front and rear, upgraded suspension and drivetrain for ripping hard.
Specifications
| Frame | Size ML, 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 |
| Wheel Size | Front 29 / Rear 29 |
| Wheels | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'' Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5'' |
| Tyres | Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 27.5x2.50'' // Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crank | Shimano XT M8120, 30T alloy ring, 55mm chainline, 165mm length Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100 |
| Front Brake | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc // Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203mm Max brake rotor size |
| Rear Brake | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc // Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203mm Max brake rotor size |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 35mm length |
| Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 410mm length |
| Saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
| Weight | 15.78 kg |



