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2023 Trek Slash 7 Review

Are you looking for a mountain bike that can take the toughest trails with ease? Look no further than the 2023 Trek Slash 7.

This full-suspension bike is built to tackle rocky terrain and technical climbs. Its 29” wheels and efficient pedaling make it an ideal choice for trail riding and downhill racing.

The Trek Slash has been making headlines since its launch in 2017. Each year, Trek continues to improve the original design by making tweaks to the frame and components.

For 2023, Trek introduced an all-new model called the Slash 7, their lightest and most powerful model yet.

The 2023 Trek Slash 7 provides riders with an incredible balance of weight and stiffness, giving them a competitive edge on alpine descents and tight turns.

In this review, we’ll focus on this latest iteration’s features, performance, build quality and overall value.

The 2023 Trek Slash 7 is the latest model in their aggressive, full-suspension mountain bike lineup.

The bike features an upgraded aluminum frame and the latest suspension technology from RockShox, making it perfect for tackling technical trails.

Whether you’re an experienced rider or a beginner, this review will walk you through all the features of this ruggedly capable mountain machine.

The 2023 Trek Slash 7 is a must-have for any mountain bike enthusiast. Made with durable aluminum, it has a full-suspension design that’s lightweight and offers excellent performance on all types of terrain.

This all-mountain ride offers superb handling and powerful stopping, while its adjustable travel suspension gives you the confidence to tackle some of the most challenging trails with ease.

It features an aggressive geometry, custom air fork and shock system, hydraulic disc brakes, and an advanced drivetrain to ensure your ride remains smooth and responsive as you explore the great outdoors.

– Lightweight Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with full suspension design.

– Adjustable Suspension to customize your ride.

– Responsive Shimano Deore XT/SLX 1×12 drivetrain for superior shifting performance.

– Bontrager XR5 Team Issue 29″x2.5″ tires for sure grip in a variety of terrain.

– 29” Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels provide stability & responsiveness through corners & turns

– RockShox Yari RC, DebonAir spring fork & RockShox Deluxe Select+ Shock for improved response & power transfer.

– Shimano 4 piston hydraulic disc brakes for superior stopping power in any condition

– Internal cable routing keeps cables out of sight

Frame Design & Construction

The Trek Slash 7’s frame is constructed with thier proprietary Alpha Platinum Aluminum for optimal lightweight agility, stiffness, and fun on the trail.

This high-performance design is highlighted by a hydroformed downtube in which rock debris and mud can be cleared quickly when traversing particularly challenging terrain.

The frame also benefits from Trek’s Knock Block stem which prevents lockout malfunctions while still providing good handling during big hits and other turbulent conditions.

Suspension & Drivetrain

The 2023 Trek Slash 7 retains its brilliant Deluxe Select+ rear shock made by RockShox, which provides 230×62.5mm of travel and excellent pedal efficiency even when tackling extended descents.

In addition, it receives an upgraded RockShox Yari RC shock up front with 170mm of travel that absorbs minor bumps as well as bigger drops with ease.

Its suspension pairing provides snappy acceleration regardless of terrain type so you can keep on pumping down the trail confidently.

As for its drivetrain, it runs a mix of Shimano XT, SLX, and a Deore 1×12 speed system for reliable shifting over burly obstacles as well as efficient climbing to higher peaks with minimal effort involved.

Componentry

The 2023 Trek Slash 7 comes spec’d with some great components too like Shimano 4 piston hydraulic brakes that offer sure stopping power from any speed on steep trails or flat ridges, Bontrager XR5 Team Issue 2.5″ wide tires perfectly suited to any situation you may encounter out on the trail.

Plus Bontrager Line 820mm wide handlebars make navigation easier on longer rides where fatigue may set in earlier than expected–and far more safety than would normally be available if not for these sturdily designed bars.

Also included is a TranzX Dropper Seatpost adjustable for quick seat height changes mid ride.

In conclusion ,the 2023 is without doubt among one of the best full suspension mountain bikes at its price point.

It has beautifully crafted frame construction coupled together with top-notch componentry and superior suspension technology guaranteeing riders playful performance no matter what kind of terrain they tackle.

With its combination of raw power, agile strength plus sheer amount comfort due to its ergonomically friendly design, the 2023 Trek Slash 7 should provide unforgettable experiences out on the trail this coming summer!

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Slash 7 is a high-value all-mountain ripper that’s built for shredding singletrack at full speed. It's got a stout aluminum frame and capable suspension package that can smash through gnarly, choppy descents like nobody’s business.

It's right for you if...

You’re an all-mountain rider who loves pinning steep descents and sketchy rock gardens. You want a bike that’s born to plow through the roughest stuff at full tilt, is fully capable of racing enduro, and doesn’t ring up at a bank-breaking price.

The tech you get

An aluminum frame built for harsh riding with a threaded bottom bracket, dual downtube guards, Knock Block 2.0, and 160mm of travel with a RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock and 170mm Yari RC fork. Plus, a Shimano Deore/XT drivetrain, 4-piston brakes for confident descents, and Line Comp 30 wheels that are already completely tubeless ready, including sealant.

The final word

It may be the most affordable Slash in the lineup, but don’t underestimate how fast it'll carry you down the mountain. You get a frame built for day after day of hard riding with a no-nonsense parts package that leaves enough cash in your pocket for enduro entry fees or a lift ticket to party laps.

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• It's equally at home between the tape and in the rugged wild—Slash excels at racing enduro, but it's ridiculously fun on gnarly trail rides, too
• A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
• We added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage
• New, removable Knock Block has a bigger steering angle to keep cables and hoses safe without sacrificing turning radius
• Wider seat tube, wider dropper—the 34.9mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster

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Trek Slash 7 Gen 5 Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2023

• RockShox Yari 170mm travel fork
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The Slash 7 is a high-value all-mountain ripper that’s built for shredding singletrack at full speed. It's got a stout aluminium frame and capable suspension package that can smash through gnarly, choppy descents like nobody’s business.

It's right for you if...

You’re an all-mountain rider who loves pinning steep descents and sketchy rock gardens. You want a bike that’s born to plough through the roughest stuff at full tilt, is fully capable of racing enduro, and doesn’t break the bank.

The tech you get

An aluminium frame built for harsh riding with a threaded bottom bracket, dual downtube guards, Knock Block 2.0 and 160 mm of travel with a RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock and 170 mm Yari RC fork. Plus, a Shimano Deore/XT drivetrain, 4-piston brakes for confident descents and Line Comp 30 wheels that are already completely tubeless-ready, including sealant.

Why you'll love it

• It's equally at home between the tape and in the rugged wild – Slash excels at racing enduro, but it's ridiculously fun on gnarly trail rides, too
• A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
• We added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage
• New, removable Knock Block has a bigger steering angle to keep cables and hoses safe without sacrificing turning radius
• Wider seat tube, wider dropper – the 34.9 mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster

The final word

It may be the most affordable Slash in the line-up, but don’t underestimate how fast it'll carry you down the mountain. You get a frame built for day after day of hard riding with a no-nonsense parts package that leaves enough cash in your pocket for enduro entry fees or a lift ticket to party laps.

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The Slash 7 is a top-tier all-mountain machine designed to tear through singletrack with unrivaled speed. Featuring a robust aluminum frame and a proficient suspension system, it effortlessly conquers rugged descents with ease.

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• RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT, 230mm x 62.5mm
• Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed Cassette
• Bontrager XR5 Team Issue 29x2.50'' Tires

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2023 Trek Slash 9.7 Gen 5

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components. Compare the full range

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Jan 2024 · Steve Fisher

Trek gives the 2024 Slash a high-pivot linkage with 170mm travel and mixed wheels, making a capable and well-rounded long-travel bike.

The 2024 Trek Slash looks nothing like the old one. So how do all the changes play out on the trail? Read on for our Trek Slash review.

Incredible composure on the rowdiest terrain

Plush & well-controlled suspension

Surprisingly efficient pedalling performance

Mullet setup injects welcome agility

Loads of in-built adjustability

Extra pulleys add complexity & noise

Tyres too flimsy for the application

Downtube storage is on the small side

Chainstay armour lacks damping

GX derailleur clutch failure

Nov 2023 · Luke Marshall

Trek has brought pedalling efficiency to the high-pivot market, but lost some of the design’s renowned sensitivity in the process

Well-mannered pedalling for a 170mm high-pivot bike

Balances stability and agile handling

Full of useful features

Firm shock damping tune reduces suspension sensitivity

Stiff wheels and handlebars

Tyres hinder capability

Oct 2023 · Dario DiGiulio

Trek did a very good job making the Slash a quiet bike, then seemingly lost the plot when they specced a hard rubber chainslap protector that does little to mitigate the drivetrain noise in bumpy terrain.

Excellent geometry and balanced ride

Composed, capable, and predictable suspension

Climbs well for such a downhill-focused bike

Excels in challenging terrain

Chassis may be too stiff for some

Chain drop issues due to improperly spaced lower idler (fixed)

Stock chainstay protector did very little to manage noise

The all-new Trek Slash is beefed up in celebration of its sixth iteration. This fresh design features an oversized, 19-tooth idler pulley and a high-pivot rear suspension configuration for the first time in the model’s lineage. Travel has been increased to 170 millimeters, pushing it further into the all-out, winch-and-plummet ethos that so many enduro bikes seem to be gravitating to. Our 9.9 version was spec’d with Bontrager’s RSL integrated handlebar and stem, a SRAM T-Type XO drivetrain, and the all-new RockShox Vivid Ultimate rear shock. The previous Slash was an impressive bike. It was impressively light for an enduro bike and was surprisingly efficient to pedal around all day. The new Slash Gen 6 leans more heavily toward the chairlift and shuttle culture side of the mountain bike world with some extra heft and additional pulleys in the drivetrain. However, with the oversized pulley and lighter casing tires, I found the Slash to climb the most efficiently of any high-pivot bike I’ve reviewed thus far. I attribute this mostly to the large, 19-tooth upper idler.

Sep 2023 · Peter Walker

Trek’s brand new enduro bike, the Slash 2024, relies on a high pivot suspension design and mullet wheel setup. We spent 6 weeks putting the new Slash through its paces.

Integrated, confidence inspiring riding position

Combines excellent composure and agility

Potent suspension provides plenty of pop and reserves

Practical features like the integrated storage compartment and mini-tool

Spec has some blemishes

Idler pulley grinds lightly when pedalling uphill

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• Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, shuttle guard, threaded BB, ISCG 05, 34.9mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 160mm travel
• Fork Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 170mm travel
• Shock Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 230mm x 62.5mm
• Hubs Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
• Wheels Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
• Wheel Size 29"
• Tires Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50''
• Chain Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
• Crank Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length
• Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
• Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage
• Shifters Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
• Brakeset Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper
• Handlebar Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm width
• Saddle Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
• Seatpost Size: S, TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: M, ML, TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm
• Stem Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length
• Grips Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
• Headset Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

Q: How much is a 2023 Trek Slash 9.7 Gen 5?

A 2023 Trek Slash 9.7 Gen 5 is typically priced around $4,999 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

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The 2023 Trek Slash 9.7 Gen 5 may be purchased directly from Trek .

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The 2023 Trek Slash 9.7 Gen 5 has 29" wheels.

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Blu Del Barrio Had An Ironic Reaction To Their Final Star Trek: Discovery Scene

"Star Trek: Discovery" is in the midst of its last official mission, as the Paramount+ series is set to sign off at the end of May after five seasons. The first "Star Trek" series of the streaming era has seen its share of highs and lows over the years, but the casting of Blu del Barrio, the first openly non-binary actor in the "Trek" universe, is undoubtedly a high point. The actor spoke to Comic Book Resources ahead of the show's ending, sharing takeaways from the experience and revealing that their last day on set was emotional — just not in the way you might expect.

"I could not stop laughing," del Barrio revealed when asked about how it felt to give these characters their "final send-off" in a portion of the "Discovery" finale that was filmed after the rest of the episode. "Everybody was crying, but I couldn't stop laughing," they reiterated. The actor compared their incongruous giggles to someone reacting oddly at a funeral. "I like, I went into it like when you cry at a funeral, I don't know what it was," they explained. "The direction was 'Cry. You can cry. You can be sad.'"

Discovery filmed an ending that called for its actors to cry

Though fans haven't seen the sequence in question yet, it's one that Comic Book Resources described as a "coda," and it was apparently filmed after principal photography wrapped. Director Jonathan Frakes previously told Variety that the show's planned two-part finale was suddenly turned into just one episode, leading to the need for additional footage "to actually make the finale the finale." Executive producer and director Olatunde Osunsanmi apparently finished the episode. Whatever happened behind the scenes, it resulted in a quick added shoot that called for the actor to cry, and as del Barrio told CBR with a laugh, they just "couldn't stop laughing."

It's tough to predict just how "Star Trek: Discovery" will end, given that only two "Trek" shows from the modern era have reached their conclusions so far. "Star Trek: Short Treks" seems to have fizzled out after season 2, but given its standalone nature, the show didn't have to offer up a grand finale (it also doesn't seem completely gone, as Paramount released "Star Trek: Very Short Treks" in 2023). "Star Trek: Picard," on the other hand, ended with a sentimental conclusion that satisfied fans of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," reuniting its cast in a meaningful way and signing off with style. Given the apparent compression of the "Star Trek: Discovery" finale, we have no idea what it might look like — but as with all things "Discovery," we trust it to be interesting and offbeat.

del Barrio is proud of being part of Trek history

All laughter aside, del Barrio got serious with CBR to relay the pride they feel at having brought one of TV's few romantic relationships between transgender characters to life. Their character, Adira Tal, ended up in a relationship with Gray, a trans character played by Ian Alexander . "I'm most proud of being able to portray a really wonderful and beautiful trans relationship," del Barrio said, adding, "There is very little stuff out with one trans character and we got two. I got to make something really beautiful with Ian that I'm very proud of, and I also now have a lifelong friend." It's true that trans couples are rare on screen: while Netflix's "Sex Education" recently broke down barriers by featuring a love scene between two trans partners, depictions of relationships like these are few and far between.

It makes sense that such a relationship would flourish in the diverse world of "Star Trek," a franchise that has spotlighted many different types of love over its half-century-plus existence. "Star Trek: Discovery" will always have a special place in "Trek" history, thanks in part to the way it's embraced queer characters in a franchise that has always had queer fans — even when their stories weren't portrayed on screen. "Being able to show a queer trans relationship in that way, in this universe so many years into the future [in] all its intricacy, I think is great, and I'm very proud of that," del Barrio told CBR.

Season 5 of "Star Trek: Discovery" is currently streaming new episodes on Paramount+ each Thursday.

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