{"product_id":"trek-slash-9-7","title":"Trek Slash+ 9.7 Mountain E-Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrek Slash+ 9.7\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-pivot enduro e-MTB\u003c\/strong\u003e on an \u003cstrong\u003eOCLV Mountain Carbon frame\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e170mm of travel front and rear\u003c\/strong\u003e. The high-pivot rear suspension design moves the rear axle rearward as the suspension compresses, which improves bump absorption and traction on aggressive terrain. An \u003cstrong\u003eoversized idler pulley\u003c\/strong\u003e manages pedal kickback and provides appropriate anti-squat for efficient pedaling despite the high-pivot geometry. The \u003cstrong\u003eTQ-HPR60 motor\u003c\/strong\u003e (60Nm, 350W peak) and \u003cstrong\u003e580Wh removable battery\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver quiet assist to 28 mph. \u003cstrong\u003eFox Rhythm 38 fork\u003c\/strong\u003e (170mm, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper) and \u003cstrong\u003eFox Performance Float X shock\u003c\/strong\u003e (2-position damper, 230x65mm) handle the suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe drivetrain is \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Eagle 70 T-Type 12-speed\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanical, with T-Type chain retention and a 10-52 cassette. \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e with 203mm rotors front and rear. Mixed wheels: \u003cstrong\u003e29\" front, 27.5\" rear\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bontrager Line Comp 30 alloy wheels. Maxxis DHF 3C EXO+ 29x2.5\" front and Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C EXO+ 27.5x2.5\" rear. A Bontrager Line Dropper post (200mm) and alloy handlebar complete the build. The Slash+ 9.7 uses SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type — the entry-level T-Type mechanical tier — and the Fox Rhythm fork, distinguishing it from the Fox Performance and higher RockShox Ultimate models above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnduro riders who want the Slash+'s high-pivot suspension architecture and TQ-HPR60 motor on an OCLV Carbon frame at the entry Slash+ price point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want 170mm\/170mm travel with a high-pivot rear end for technical, aggressive trail and enduro riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who want the Slash+ platform but prefer the TQ-HPR60 motor's 60Nm torque over the HPR50's 50Nm on the lighter-assist SLX\/XT model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders interested in the high-pivot suspension character and want to evaluate the platform before committing to higher-spec builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-pivot suspension vs. standard linkage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Slash+ high-pivot rear end provides more sensitivity and traction on rough terrain than a standard pivot; the idler pulley manages the drivetrain routing — it adds a component to maintain and creates a slightly longer chain path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFox Rhythm 38 vs. Fox Performance Float 38 (on higher Slash+ models):\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rhythm 38 uses the GRIP damper (rebound adjustment only); Fox Performance and above add compression adjustment — a meaningful tuning difference for aggressive enduro use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Eagle 70 T-Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entry-level T-Type mechanical; performs well but uses slightly heavier materials than Eagle 90 or GX AXS above it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame — OCLV Mountain Carbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e High main pivot, idler pulley, angle-adjust headset compatible, adjustable leverage rate, ABP, UDH, 170mm rear travel. Alloy rocker link.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor\/Battery — TQ-HPR60:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60Nm, 250W continuous, 350W peak. TQ 580Wh removable battery with color LED display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain — SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type 12-speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eagle 70 rear derailleur and shifter, SRAM XS-1275 T-Type 10-52 cassette, SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain, 32T chainring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes — SRAM DB 8 4-piston hydraulic disc:\u003c\/strong\u003e 203mm 6-bolt rotors front and rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e OCLV Mountain Carbon high-pivot frame; TQ-HPR60 60Nm motor; 580Wh battery; Fox Rhythm 38 170mm fork; Fox Performance Float X shock; 200mm dropper post; mixed 29\"\/27.5\" wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fox Rhythm GRIP damper vs. GRIP X2 or Charger 3.1 RC2 on higher models; SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type vs. Eagle 90 or GX AXS; alloy Line Comp 30 wheels vs. carbon on higher models; SRAM DB 8 vs. Maven Bronze\/Silver above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Slash+ 9.7 brings the high-pivot OCLV Carbon platform and TQ-HPR60 motor to the lowest entry price in the Slash+ lineup — the suspension architecture is the defining feature shared across all Slash+ models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, the Slash+ 9.7 is the entry point to one of the most distinctive e-MTB suspension architectures available — if you want to ride the high-pivot Slash+ platform and want 60Nm TQ assist without spending into carbon wheels or wireless shifting, this is the starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trek","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Gloss Chameleon Green\/Matte Dark Web","offer_id":53530899874099,"sku":"5337463","price":7999.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M \/ Gloss Chameleon Green\/Matte Dark Web","offer_id":53530899906867,"sku":"5337464","price":7999.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Gloss Chameleon Green\/Matte Dark Web","offer_id":53530899841331,"sku":"5337465","price":7999.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Gloss Chameleon Green\/Matte Dark Web","offer_id":53530899939635,"sku":"5337466","price":7999.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/d86d192025b0454a13085c9935249ad99cb1b3ff_06578fd2-4430-4399-a749-b510b287dfb2.jpg?v=1782153376","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/trek-slash-9-7","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}