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The Trek Slash+ 9.7 SLX/XT brings the light assist of the TQ HPR50 motor to a true carbon enduro bike: 170 mm of travel front and rear, a high main pivot and a 580 Wh TQ battery. Trek quotes 20.38 kg in size M; this colourway is offered in XL. Its Olive Drab finish, a matt khaki olive green, gives it a very current military look.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain carbon, removable battery, high main pivot with idler pulley, adjustable head angle and leverage curve, integrated protection, Trek 27.5 mudguard |
| Motor | TQ HPR50, light assist, 250 W rated, cuts out at 25 km/h |
| Battery | Removable TQ 580 Wh |
| Suspension | Fox Rhythm 38 GRIP 170 mm / Fox Performance Float X 2-position 230 x 65 mm, 170 mm |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 1x12: XT M8100 derailleur, SLX M7100 10-51 cassette, SLX chain |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic (M6100 lever, M6120 caliper), RT66 203 mm rotors front and rear |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Line Comp 30 / Bontrager XR5 Team Issue 29 and 27.5 x 2.50, Tubeless Ready |
| Cockpit | Bontrager Line alloy 780 mm handlebar, 27.5 mm rise, Elite 35 mm stem |
| Saddle / seatpost | Bontrager Verse P3 / Bontrager Line Dropper 170 mm |
| Weight | 20.38 kg in size M (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant) |
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At a glance
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For the tall mountain biker, between 188 and 195 cm, who rides enduro and wants to get back up under their own steam without a shuttle or a lift. The Slash+ is aimed at riders who want to string together several descents in a morning, with measured help on the climbs.
OCLV Mountain carbon, long-travel edition. The Slash+ takes the high-pivot layout of the Slash enduro bike and adapts it for assist: an idler pulley guides the chain so the rear axle moves backwards as it soaks up impacts. The OCLV Mountain frame handles 170 mm at each wheel while staying around 20 kg built up, something aluminium could not achieve at this level of stiffness.
| Fuel EXe (TQ HPR50) | Slash+ (TQ HPR60) | Rail+ (Bosch CX) | |
| Motor torque | 50 Nm | 50 Nm (HPR50) or 60 Nm (HPR60) | 85 Nm, up to 100 Nm via the app |
| Battery | TQ 360 Wh | TQ 580 Wh | Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh |
| Weight (M) | 18.68 to 19.33 kg | 20.38 to 21.83 kg | 23.73 to 25.08 kg |
| What it means | Feels close to a non-assisted mountain bike | Light enduro, more range | Full power, more weight |
Put simply: a light-assist carbon enduro bike, with the TQ HPR50 motor and a 580 Wh battery, larger than the Fuel EXe's. Its Fox Rhythm and Shimano spec makes it the most affordable version of this chassis.
The high pivot moves the rear axle backwards as the suspension compresses: the wheel rolls over steps instead of hitting them square on. The resulting idler pulley slightly lengthens the chain path, which is why regular workshop checks are worthwhile. In the rock gardens of the Espinouse, the rear stays glued to the ground and keeps its traction.
The HPR50 motor limits its help to 25 km/h, like any European e-bike with a 250 W rated motor, and doesn't hold the bike back beyond that: on fast link sections, you pedal freely. The 580 Wh battery, larger than the Fuel EXe's, lets you rack up more climbing, and it slides out of the frame for charging.
| Model | Motor / battery | Rear / front travel | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| Fuel EXe 9.7 | TQ HPR50 / 360 Wh | 140 / 150 mm | Shimano XT / SLX 12-speed | 19.33 kg |
| Slash+ 9.7 SLX/XT | TQ HPR50 / 580 Wh | 170 / 170 mm | Shimano SLX / XT 12-speed | 20.38 kg |
| Slash+ 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type | TQ HPR50 / 580 Wh | 170 / 170 mm | Wireless SRAM X0 AXS | 20.88 kg |
| Slash+ 9.7 | TQ HPR60 / 580 Wh | 170 mm fork | SRAM Eagle 70 12-speed | 21.58 kg |
Our take: at 20.38 kg in M, this Slash+ 9.7 SLX/XT is the lightest of the Slash+ range; the 9.9 X0 AXS from the same generation weighs 20.88 kg. The Fuel EXe 9.7 drops to 19.33 kg, but with 140 / 150 mm and 360 Wh.
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LVR sizing advice This colourway only comes in XL, for riders from 188 to 195 cm with an inseam of 89 to 91 cm. The 27.5 inch rear wheel leaves room behind the saddle, which a tall rider will appreciate on steep slopes.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| What does the high pivot bring? | The rear axle moves backwards under compression: the wheel copes better with square-edged obstacles and keeps its traction. |
| Why a 29 / 27.5 mullet? | The 29 inch front wheel rolls over obstacles well, while the 27.5 rear frees up room under the saddle on descents. |
| Is the mudguard included? | Yes, a Trek 27.5 inch rear mudguard protects the shock from spray. |
| Is the olive green matt? | Yes, this khaki shade cleans up with soapy water, no polish needed. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A light, well-thought-out carbon electric enduro bike that keeps the feel of a Slash with gentle help on the climbs. Its khaki olive green has an adventurous style.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek retailer in Béziers, we set the sag and rebound on your Slash+ for your weight, check the idler pulley, bleed the brakes and update the TQ system.
Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.
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