Finally: Trek Slash, the 160mm pedalgenious!

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In Mayerhofen, Trek is showing the new bikes for 2012 to the press and dealers and one bike stands out for me: the Trek Slash. A 160mm pedal and downhill genious that’s like the small Scratch or a beefier Remedy. To be honest, that’s the only thing that could convince me to leave the Remedy for something new. Can’t wait for the specs, but for you all, here’re the details found on Bikeradar.com (also more on the steeper and slimmer Remedy).

From Bikeradar

Catering for the increase in Megavalanche/Downieville style enduro downhill riding Trek are releasing an all-new Slash model to replace the 2010 Scratch Air. The Slash addresses the need for an easier pedaling, lighter bike that’s more capable of going head-to-head on demanding descents.

Pitched at the 60 percent downhill/40 percent uphill rider, it fits the need for a more butch Remedy, coming with a 66° head angle and 160mm of travel delivered by a Fox 36 TALAS or RockShox Lyrik fork up front and a Fox RP2 rear shock (RP3 on the Slash 9). Internal cable routing, ISCG tabs and Mino Link come as standard.

 

From the pressrelease

For 2012 Trek is launching the Slash, an all-new 160mm travel bike designed for the growing endurance downhill market. Developed in partnership with Trek riders Rene Wildhaber and Ross Schnell, the Slash has the perfect suspension, geometry, and parts spec to dominate the endurance downhill scene. Taking advantage of Trek’s Full Floater and EVO link suspension designs, the Slash is paired with a DRCV shock and Active Breaking Pivot rear end to allow for maximum pedaling efficiency no matter the conditions. “Slash is defined by a lot more than just its travel — it’s the whole package of commanding steering, superior suspension, and a parts spec that rivals some DH bikes in durability and performance,” said Trek Mountain Bike Product Manager John Riley. “If you’re riding events like Megavalanche or Downieville, this is your bike.”

More links

New Remedy, steeper and sleeker