![]() For long grinds and fire roads, the switch can be flipped on, which leaves the rear suspension very firm. Overall, the position is quite well balanced with a position that’s upright yet aggressive.ĬLIMBING: RockShox and Trek Bicycles have designed the RockShox Super Deluxe with several options for effective ride settings. The 2021 version of the Trek Slash gets a slightly longer top tube, and is paired with a slightly steeper seat tube angle that hides some of this length. The size XL (21.5”) test bike feels on the big side compared to extra larges from some other brands, which should make all you “Longer is better” folks happy. A full-length downtube guard provides added protection, especially for shuttling, which is another awesome feature. Something mechanics and tinkerers like myself are very happy about. The BSA 73mm threaded bottom bracket is easier to service and less creaky than press fit versions. A new and larger 34.9mm diameter seat tube accommodates more robust dropper posts. Other nice features include internal frame storage for every model, including the alloy ones. When asked why they went this way, Trek simply said that the feature is polarizing on whether the protection worth limiting steering range. Geometry changes follow the “longer, lower, slacker” line of thinking, but still not so far as to call it “extreme.” The frame still has Trek’s Knock Block headset system to protect the top tube and cables in a crash, but the fork crown does clear the downtube, so Knock Block is removable on this year’s Slash. We won’t delve too deep into the lab in this review, as we covered alot of the major changes and updates to the Slash in our First Ride Report a couple months ago. The new Trek Slash gets a 10-millimeter bump in travel from last year’s version, now sporting 160mm in the rear, and 170mm in the front. ![]()
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