Trek Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS Flight Attendant

The 2022 ‘Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS Flight Attendant’ model from Trek is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its first-class technical specifications and state-of-the-art components. Priced at EUR 13,099, this bike is aimed at discerning riders who expect the very best in performance and quality.

The bike’s frame is constructed from OCLV Mountain Carbon for the main frame and seat stays, ensuring high stability and low weight. In addition, the frame features an internal storage compartment, a tapered head tube and Knock Block 2.0 technology, which optimises steering and protects against damage. The internal Control Freak cable routing and Carbon Armor provide additional protection and a clean look. The frame also supports a threaded bottom bracket and is compatible with ISCG 05. The seat tube diameter is 34.9 mm, and the magnesium lever and Mino Link ensure optimal suspension adjustment.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 14 kg. This makes the Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS Flight Attendant a lightweight yet robust mountain bike.

The braking system consists of SRAM CenterLine disc brakes with a 6-hole disc mount and rounded edges, measuring 180 mm at both the front and rear. The wireless 12-speed SRAM Eagle AXS shifter system enables precise gear changes without cables.

The RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork with Flight Attendant technology offers 170 mm of travel and, thanks to the DebonAir spring and Charger 2.1 RCT3 AXS damping, delivers outstanding damping performance. The crankset consists of an SRAM XX1 Eagle with Flight Attendant technology and a 30-tooth aluminium chainring. The cassette is an SRAM Eagle XG-1299 with a gear range of 10–52 teeth.

The handlebars are an integrated Bontrager RSL unit comprising handlebars and stem, made from OCLV Carbon with a width of 820 mm and a rise of 27.5 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Pro with aluminium clamps.

The bike features an integrated headset with Knock Block 2.0 technology and sealed cartridge bearings. The wheels are Bontrager Line Pro 30, also made from OCLV Mountain Carbon, tubeless-ready and fitted with a 6-hole disc mount.

The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with austenitic struts and a width of 138 mm, whilst the seatpost is a wireless RockShox Reverb AXS with 100 mm of travel.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 42 mm, a stack of 62 mm, a seat tube length of 40 mm, a top tube length of 58 mm, a head tube angle of 64 degrees, a seat tube angle of 67 degrees, a head tube length of 10 mm, a chainstay length of 44 mm, a standover height of 70 mm and a wheelbase of 120 mm.

Overall, the Trek Slash 9.9 XX1 AXS Flight Attendant offers a combination of advanced technology and high-quality materials, making it an outstanding bike for discerning mountain bikers.