

Trek 2025 Slash 8 Gen 6 Bike
The 2025 Slash 8 Gen 6 is built to push limits on the roughest trails. With a rugged aluminium frame, next-gen geometry, and an updated suspension platform, it’s the ultimate enduro machine for riders who demand speed, precision, and durability.
Whether you’re sending big lines, racing against the clock, or just hunting that next adrenaline hit, the Slash 8 Gen 6 delivers pro-level performance without the pro-level price tag.
Key Features:
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Durable Alpha Aluminum Frame – Lightweight, stiff, and built for the long haul.
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170mm Front / 160mm Rear Travel – Smooths out rock gardens and big hits.
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Updated Suspension Kinematics – Enhanced traction and control on steep descents.
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Slack Head Tube & Long Reach – Modern geometry for aggressive trail riding.
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1x12 Drivetrain – Wide-range gearing to climb and descend with ease.
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29" Wheels – Roll fast, stay planted, and carry momentum over any terrain.
Frame
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Alpha Platinum Aluminium
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High main pivot with idler pulley
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Internal storage & routing
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Angle-adjust headset & adjustable leverage rate
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Integrated frame protection
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Alloy rocker link, ISCG 05 mount
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Active Braking Pivot (ABP)
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UDH compatible
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Boost148 (12x148 mm thru axle)
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170 mm rear travel
Fork
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Fox Rhythm 36
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Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper
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Tapered steerer, 44 mm offset
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Boost110 (15 mm Kabolt-X axle)
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170 mm travel
Rear Shock
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Fox Performance Float X
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2-position damper
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Size: 230 mm x 65 mm
Max Compatible Fork Travel
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190 mm (606 mm axle-to-crown)
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Size S: 190 mm (587 mm axle-to-crown)
Wheels & Tyres
Front Wheel
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Size S: Bontrager Line Comp 30, 27.5", Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
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Sizes M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Line Comp 30, 29", Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rear Wheel
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Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54
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6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle (27.5")
Rear Skewer
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Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Tyres
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Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi
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Size S: 27.5 x 2.50"
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Sizes M, ML, L, XL: 29 x 2.50"
Tubeless Setup
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Bontrager TLR sealant – 180 ml / 6 oz
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Bontrager TLR rim strip
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Max tyre size: Frame: 2.50" / Fork: See fork manufacturer
Drivetrain
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Shifter: Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
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Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage
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Crankset: Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55 mm chain line, 165 mm length
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Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
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Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51T, 12-speed
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Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
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Max Chainring Size: 1x – 34T round, 32T oval (min: 28T)
Components
Saddle
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Bontrager Verse P3 with chromoly rails
Seatpost
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Size S: Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, 310 mm length
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Sizes M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, 450 mm length
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MaxFlow system, internal routing, 34.9 mm diameter
Cockpit
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Handlebar: Bontrager Line alloy, 35 mm clamp, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width
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Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
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Stem: Bontrager Elite, 35 mm clamp, 0-degree rise, 35 mm length
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Headset: Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle-adjust compatible
Brakes
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Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc
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M6100 lever, M6120 caliper
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Rotors: Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm
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Max Rotor Size: Frame: 220 mm / Fork: See fork manufacturer
Accessories
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Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
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Trek 27.5" custom fender (mudguard)
Weight
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Size M: 16.68 kg / 36.78 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
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Weight Limit: 136 kg / 300 lbs (total rider + bike + cargo)
Bikes cannot be shipped as part of large & bulky freight. please contact us directly regarding any bike sales.
Delivery
Pick Up In Store
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Rhythm Snowsports Cooma
Rhythm Snowsports, 8 Sharp Street, Cooma NSW 2630
Summer Opening Hours
Retail & Hire
9am - 4pm daily
Service Station
7 am - 7pm (Midnight on Friday)
Winter Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (Subject to demand)
Rhythm Pop-Up Shop
132 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630
Summer Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
9am - 4pm daily
Saturday
9 am - 1pm
Sun
Closed
Winter Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
9am - 4pm daily
Saturday
9 am - 1pm
Sun
Closed
Rhythm Smiggins
16 Link Road, Smiggin Holes, Perisher Valley 2624
Summer Opening Hours
Closed for summer
Winter Opening Hours
Retail & Hire
7.30am - 5.30pm daily
June Long Weekend to September
The 2025 Slash 8 Gen 6 is built to push limits on the roughest trails. With a rugged aluminium frame, next-gen geometry, and an updated suspension platform, it’s the ultimate enduro machine for riders who demand speed, precision, and durability.
Whether you’re sending big lines, racing against the clock, or just hunting that next adrenaline hit, the Slash 8 Gen 6 delivers pro-level performance without the pro-level price tag.
Key Features:
-
Durable Alpha Aluminum Frame – Lightweight, stiff, and built for the long haul.
-
170mm Front / 160mm Rear Travel – Smooths out rock gardens and big hits.
-
Updated Suspension Kinematics – Enhanced traction and control on steep descents.
-
Slack Head Tube & Long Reach – Modern geometry for aggressive trail riding.
-
1x12 Drivetrain – Wide-range gearing to climb and descend with ease.
-
29" Wheels – Roll fast, stay planted, and carry momentum over any terrain.
Frame
-
Alpha Platinum Aluminium
-
High main pivot with idler pulley
-
Internal storage & routing
-
Angle-adjust headset & adjustable leverage rate
-
Integrated frame protection
-
Alloy rocker link, ISCG 05 mount
-
Active Braking Pivot (ABP)
-
UDH compatible
-
Boost148 (12x148 mm thru axle)
-
170 mm rear travel
Fork
-
Fox Rhythm 36
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Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper
-
Tapered steerer, 44 mm offset
-
Boost110 (15 mm Kabolt-X axle)
-
170 mm travel
Rear Shock
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Fox Performance Float X
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2-position damper
-
Size: 230 mm x 65 mm
Max Compatible Fork Travel
-
190 mm (606 mm axle-to-crown)
-
Size S: 190 mm (587 mm axle-to-crown)
Wheels & Tyres
Front Wheel
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Size S: Bontrager Line Comp 30, 27.5", Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
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Sizes M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Line Comp 30, 29", Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rear Wheel
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Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54
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6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle (27.5")
Rear Skewer
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Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Tyres
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Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi
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Size S: 27.5 x 2.50"
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Sizes M, ML, L, XL: 29 x 2.50"
Tubeless Setup
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Bontrager TLR sealant – 180 ml / 6 oz
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Bontrager TLR rim strip
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Max tyre size: Frame: 2.50" / Fork: See fork manufacturer
Drivetrain
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Shifter: Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
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Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage
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Crankset: Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55 mm chain line, 165 mm length
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Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
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Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51T, 12-speed
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Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
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Max Chainring Size: 1x – 34T round, 32T oval (min: 28T)
Components
Saddle
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Bontrager Verse P3 with chromoly rails
Seatpost
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Size S: Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, 310 mm length
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Sizes M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, 450 mm length
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MaxFlow system, internal routing, 34.9 mm diameter
Cockpit
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Handlebar: Bontrager Line alloy, 35 mm clamp, 27.5 mm rise, 820 mm width
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Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
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Stem: Bontrager Elite, 35 mm clamp, 0-degree rise, 35 mm length
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Headset: Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle-adjust compatible
Brakes
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Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc
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M6100 lever, M6120 caliper
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Rotors: Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm
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Max Rotor Size: Frame: 220 mm / Fork: See fork manufacturer
Accessories
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Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
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Trek 27.5" custom fender (mudguard)
Weight
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Size M: 16.68 kg / 36.78 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
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Weight Limit: 136 kg / 300 lbs (total rider + bike + cargo)
Bikes cannot be shipped as part of large & bulky freight. please contact us directly regarding any bike sales.
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- Fork travel: 170mm
- Frame material: Aluminium Alloy
- Rear travel: 170mm
- Wheel size: 29"
- Bike type: Dual Suspension
Shipping
Order before 1 pm daily for same-day shipping!
🏬 In-Store Pick-Up: FREE!
🛍️ Flat Rate: $10 | Australia Wide
📦 Bulky Items: $18.95 | Bulky items are over 100cm (W.A & N.T $40) (Bikes cannot be shipped)
🚚 Fast Delivery: Calculated at the checkout based on the weight and destination
💡 More information on shipping & carriers
Returns
At Rhythm Snowsports we want you to be stoked with your goods! That's why if you change your mind or choose the wrong size we will offer you a Refund, Exchange or Store Credit providing the following conditions are met
Refund; The item is returned within 14 days of receiving the item.
Exchange or Credit Note: The item is returned within 365 days of purchase
We can help you with the cost of the return or exchange label at an additional cost. For T&C's and information check out our Returns Page

Easy Returns
14 days for refund or 365 for exchange!
Our Return Policy.
Fast Dispatch
Order by 1pm and we ship that business day.
Our Shipping Policy.