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Last year when I first rode the new Slash platform, Trek was already at work on the e-version of the Slash, and as a result, we have what I have been riding here now being dubbed the Slash+. The Slash+ is a 170mm all-mountain, mid-power lightweight offering. It features a small drive unit and a mid-size battery in an effort to keep handling more like the analogue version of the Slash, yet with enough assistance from the motor to make a real difference to your ride.
The geometry, kinematics, and most of the frame details are all nearly identical to the Slash, save for a few details like a top tube screen and switch on the left side of the bars. In fact, at first glance, the screen is quite incognito: most people did not notice that this was in fact a new bike I was on, let alone one with a motor. Trek is keeping this simple with just two levels of build to choose from and a single paint option in each.
The Slash+ lineup starts at $11,499.99 for the 9.7 and tops out at $17,999.00 for the 9.9 I have for testing. While neither is cheap, they both offer well-thought-out components and specs. To be honest, I actually expected the 9.9 I have been riding to be more expensive, given all the tech and electronics you get with it. This isn’t to say it’s perfect, which is what you’re aiming for at $1 off 18k: for me, in a replication of my experience with the analogue Slash, the tyres left me a little wanting. I have been lucky of late that the trails have not been as dry as they can be as the Bontrager tyres are just far too hard for these conditions and offer next to no grip. Luckily, this is a small consumable part and not a deal breaker when purchasing a new bike.
Read more: https://www.ambmag.com.au/feature/trek-slash-9-9-mountain-bike-review/
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