2021 Trek Slash - First Look/First Impressions
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
- If you guys are interested, Sled Shed bike shop has a Medium and a Large 2021 Trek Slash 8 in stock right now. Go to www.sledshedshop.com for contact information.
I’ve been anxiously awaiting the release of the 2021 Trek Slash for quite some time now. Now that it’s here Im happy to give you my first look/first impression opinions.
Is it a better all mountain trail/ enduro bike than the Trek Remedy or Trek Fuel Ex? I’m excited to get some more time on it but the first impressions are promising. - Jak na to + styl
Thanks to Sled Shed Bikes for having these available to film! If you are interested Sled Shed has 2 Slash 8’s in stock. Head over to wwww.sledshedshop.com for more info.
Cheers for review. I’ve had a few previous versions of the slash 8 the new 21 looks a winner on paper. Liking all the updates with bike especially the knock block 2.0, threaded BB etc. Colour way looks the goods also. Bday and Xmas just around the corner thinking I might just spoil myself....
hahaha I just spoiled myself, but she wont be here for like 165 days!!!
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The slash is sick! just ordered a 2021 fuel ex 8 tho ill b salty if the 2022 has frame storage but im shure ill still be happy with it regardless
The Fuel EX is so much fun! Since that frame came out for 2020 I doubt we will see a refresh until at least 2023. I was really surprised to see frame storage on the Slash alloy frame.
The 2021 Fuel EX 9.7 and above all have internal storage.
I was set on buying the new remedy 8, not so sure now !! This bike looks good
The Remedy is also a super fun bike but this Slash looks like a ripper.
hi, I bought slash 8 2020 june, awesome bike ever since:) kinda interesed on slash 8 2021... looks a lot different... video 2020 vs 2021 would be nice😁
for reference what's the frame size and your height bro? im almost 5'6 is medium size slash good for my height? btw according to their website medium is for 5'3-5'7 also i have my 2014 remedy size small it feels very small for me right now the reach is 14.4 the slash is just +4 inches i think it will be good for me cause i look a t-rex on attack position cause the reach is too short.
How does it climb ?
what size is your slash?
Hey mate, I’m keen to know ur opinion on to whether the remedy will undergo some changes for next years model, the 2022 one? I’ve put a deposit down for a remedy and not sure if I should stick with it or go for the slash 8?
I haven’t heard anything about a new Remedy yet. Typically they don’t let dealers/media know until a couple weeks before the general public. The fact that the Remedy was redesigned for 2019, I don’t expect a new one until the 2023 model year or later given what Trek has done in the past. In terms of which one is right for you, it depends on your style, they are very different bikes.
@@WildOutdoorLiving thanks mate, really helpful information
If i buy the slash 7... would i be able to (in the future) put on parts from the slash 8 for example?
Yes they are the same frame, there are even more and better parts you could put on
What damper is it in that Lyrik Select+? Is it charger 2.1 or motion control? Trek website spec says motion control but never seen any Lyriks like that. Rockshox spec lists either charger 2.1 for ultimate and select+ and charger for select. Which is it then? Thanks
Both of the Slash 8’s we have in the shop have Charger dampers.
@@WildOutdoorLiving many thanks but what charger is it then. Charger 1, charger 2 or charger 2.1. What does it say in the app when you enter the fork serial number. That's all really confusing. Trek specs motion control on their websites for some reason?!
@@kjayk it is charger 2.1 rc
I have a 2021 Fuel EX 8 ordered, slated to arrive in November. I'm very tempted to switch to a Slash 8 and need advice.
I'm NOT a great rider and will likely never do any racing. I'm just a slightly overweight 54-year-old riding on trails for fun and to get back in shape. My rides consist of going fairly slowly overall then struggling to make it up the big hills. I'm currently just riding to increase my fitness. I DO NOT zing down hills like I see in all the videos because I smacked a tree once already and know how dangerous hitting them can be. So probably the Fuel EX is a better fit.
BUT... (A) I really want that threaded bottom bracket because of pressfit horror stories. (B) Also these videos keep saying the new Slash climbs well, so maybe I'd hardly notice it being any more sluggish or hard to pedal up hills or on the level than the Fuel EX (???). (C) Although I've never heard anyone speak to this, I AM currently a tad hefty (6', 245 lbs.), so maybe I'd benefit from more suspension travel to keep my fat ass from bottoming out.
I'm wondering if this new Slash is sufficiently close to the Fuel EX that I might as well go for the Slash or if I really am better off with the Fuel EX. Thoughts?
It’s something Ive pondered myself. The Fuel feels lighter and more agile and is overall more efficient. The Slash is efficient for what it is. At slower speeds it feels almost too calm compared to the Fuel. For some this might be boring and for others comforting. The Fuel is poppy and gives great trail feedback while the Slash is very plush. The Slash is more bike than you need but that really doesn’t matter if a very calm plush bike sounds appealing. The position may be more comfortable as well as the bars are higher than the Fuels in stock set up. Test ride one if you can. You’ll get frame storage on the aluminum Slash as well.
I really love my Fuel. It makes all trails fun and feels light and efficient but there’s no doubt that the Slash is calmer and plusher.
Thanks for the reply. I appreciate your taking the time to thoroughly answer. I think a test ride is the only real answer, as you suggested, but it's unlikely I'll be able to get one during these strange times. I'm still thinking the Fuel EX is the right bike for me. If the Fuel had a threaded BB, I don't think I'd be so torn.
Do you know if there will be a Shimano version of this model?
No Shimano equipped versions of the 8 for now. The 9.8 comes in both XT and GX Eagle versions though.
strange they didnt really update the seat tube angle
It's actually changed, steeper by 2 degrees.
Is the front and back tire the same width?
No, most of these will ship with 2.6 in the front and 2.4 in the back.
What is the size you tested in the video?
Large
What is the biggest/widest tire you can put on the back (frame) ?
29x2.6 officially
What about the slash 7 $4999 as for a first mtb trail Enduro , just for fitness
What country are you in?
Wild Outdoor Living Australia 🇦🇺
Nice hair.
And
Nice bike
Want this bike so bad but I cant get it anywhere
If you need a large we still have one in stock at Sled Shed in Rexburg Idaho. If you are interested you can go on our website www.sledshedshop.com or call 208-356-7116
@@WildOutdoorLiving yeah the problem is just that I live in Europe and this store is in the Us
are they carbon cranks? they look carbon. the trek website says sram gx drive train but x1 eagle cranks and x1 isnt even a thing...
They are GX Eagle cranks in the new Lunar color. Not carbon.
About the bb. Just come out and say it. They can't control the diameter of thr frame. My Remedy right side is cut too large; you can push the bearing out with your fingers and sealant must be used to get 4 months use; ridiculous! And shop nor factory will help.
Go to a better shop or email Trek directly. That’s a rare issue but like I said in the video, threaded BBs are less susceptible to manufacturing errors. If it was like that when it left the factory Trek should be able to help (as long as you are the original owner)
But yes to be clear that’s one of the many reasons why Im happy to see a threaded BB on these newer bikes.
Does it climb
It does
Bike all good unless you backpedal in the lowest gear, then your drivetrain Will suffer, trek is fine with this though and thinks it’s normal