Specification

Details

Model

Slash 8 Gen 6

Vehicle Category

Full Suspension Mountain Bike

Application

Enduro, aggressive trail riding, downhill

Starting Price (2025)

$3,949.93 - $4,399.99 USD

Color Options

Dark Web/Sedona Red, Blue Dark, Grey Light

Sizes

S (27.5" wheel), M, ML, L, XL (29" wheel)

Specification

Details

Frame

Alpha Platinum Aluminum, high-pivot suspension, idler pulley, internal storage, adjustable geometry, tapered head tube, Knock Block, internal cable routing, ISCG 05 mount, 170mm travel, 148x12mm thru axle

Fork

Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, 170mm travel, 15x110mm thru axle

Rear Shock

Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 230x65mm, 170mm travel

Drivetrain Compatibility

Shimano XT, 1x12-speed

Dropouts

148x12mm thru axle (R), 15x110mm thru axle (F)

Crank

Shimano XT M8100, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length (S), 175mm length (M, ML, L, XL)

Chain

Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT M8100

Shifters

Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed

Cassette

Shimano XT M8100, 10-51T, 12-speed

Specification

Details

Seating

Bontrager Arvada, 138mm width

Cargo Capacity

Internal storage (Bontrager BITS bag included), downtube water bottle mounts

Wheels/Tyres

Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, tubeless ready, 29x2.50" (M, ML, L, XL), 27.5x2.50" (S)

Wheel Size

MX (29" front, 27.5" rear for M, ML, L, XL; 27.5" front and rear for S)

Brakes

Shimano SLX M7120, 4-piston hydraulic disc, 203mm rotor (F), 180mm rotor (R)

Brake Levers

Shimano SLX M7100, hydraulic

Handlebar

Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width

Stem

Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 40mm length

Headset

Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Saddle

Bontrager Arvada, 138mm width

Seatpost

TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel (S), 150mm travel (M, ML), 170mm travel (L, XL), 34.9mm, internal routing

Seatpost Clamp

Integrated, internal

Grips

Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on

Front Hub

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru axle

Rear Hub

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, 148x12mm thru axle

Rims

Bontrager Line Pro 30, OCLV Carbon, tubeless ready, 30mm inner width, 28-hole

Spokes

Stainless steel, 14g

Exterior Features

High-pivot suspension, idler pulley, internal storage (Bontrager BITS bag included), adjustable geometry, Knock Block, ISCG 05 mount, tubeless ready wheels, downtube water bottle mounts

Weight

15.75 kg (M, estimated)