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Trek Slash Flight Attendant 8

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coregrind
7/26/2022 9:48am
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I prefer the 10-50t cassette so a "downgrade" to X01 cassette (and chain) was done, due to availability
I prefer the 10-50t cassette so a "downgrade" to X01 cassette (and chain) was done, due to availability
Almost a color match for the frame and chainring: I wanted 6mm offset to run 52mm chainline instead of the stock 55mm...this one was on closeout
Almost a color match for the frame and chainring: I wanted 6mm offset to run 52mm chainline instead of the stock 55mm...this one was on closeout
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7 batteries and it's not an eMTB.
7 batteries and it's not an eMTB.
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Model
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Parts

Frame
Trek
Slash Carbon
Medium
Frame: Trek Slash Carbon. Misc: Medium
Rear Shock
RockShox
Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant
Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant
Fork
RockShox
ZEB Ultimate Flight Attendant
Fork: RockShox ZEB Ultimate Flight Attendant
Headset
FSA
Knock Block
Headset: FSA Knock Block
Handlebar
Bontrager
Race Shop Limited
27.5mm rise; trimmed to 760mm
Handlebar: Bontrager Race Shop Limited. Misc: 27.5mm rise; trimmed to 760mm
Stem
Bontrager
integrated bar/stem combo
35mm reach
Stem: Bontrager integrated bar/stem combo. Misc: 35mm reach
Grips
Race Face
Getta Grip
30mm diameter
Grips: Race Face Getta Grip. Misc: 30mm diameter
Brakes
Magura
MT7 HCW
Storm HC 203mm & 180mm rotors
Brakes: Magura MT7 HCW. Misc: Storm HC 203mm & 180mm rotors
Shifters
SRAM
XX1 Eagle AXS
Shifters: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
XX1 Eagle AXS
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Chainguide
Blackspire
Crusher
Chainguide: Blackspire Crusher
Cranks
SRAM
XX1 Eagle DUB Wide Flight Attendant
170mm
Cranks: SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB Wide Flight Attendant. Misc: 170mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
SRAM
X01 Eagle 30t
6mm offset (52mm chainline with Wide spindle)
Chainrings / Sprocket: SRAM X01 Eagle 30t. Misc: 6mm offset (52mm chainline with Wide spindle)
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
DUB BSA
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA
Chain
SRAM
X01 Eagle
Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
X01 Eagle XG-1295
10-50t
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM X01 Eagle XG-1295. Misc: 10-50t
Pedals
Shimano
XT PD-M785 Trail
Pedals: Shimano XT PD-M785 Trail
Front Rim
Bontrager
Line Pro 30 OCLV
29”
Front Rim: Bontrager Line Pro 30 OCLV. Misc: 29”
Rear Rim
Bontrager
Line Pro 30 OCLV
29”
Rear Rim: Bontrager Line Pro 30 OCLV. Misc: 29”
Hubs
Bontrager
Rapid Drive 108
Hubs: Bontrager Rapid Drive 108
Front Tire
Bontrager
SE6 Team Issue TLR
2.5”
Front Tire: Bontrager SE6 Team Issue TLR. Misc: 2.5”
Rear Tire
Bontrager
SE5 Team Issue TLR
2.5”
Rear Tire: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue TLR. Misc: 2.5”
Saddle
Tioga
Spyder Outland
Saddle: Tioga Spyder Outland
Seatpost
RockShox
Reverb AXS
170mm
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS. Misc: 170mm
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2022
Model Year:
2022
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info
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coregrind
7/26/2022 9:48am
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c50 MABA 1502084669
coregrind
1 year ago

With this setup, the chainline is Boost (52mm). It now features a non-Boost chainring (6mm offset) on the stock SRAM Wide spindle crank. With the stock Boost chainring (3mm offset) it creates an almost SuperBoost chainline, even though the rear end is just 148mm. I don’t like the additional wear this generates on the outside face of the chainring teeth so I made the change. The ring is closer to the chainstay now (obviously) but in 30t there is enough clearance. A larger and/or oval ring likely would not work as it’d make contact.

c50 MABA 1502084669
coregrind
2 years ago
I just completed the first ride on it. That was 20+ miles with about 1200’ of climbing and much more descending. I decided to use Automatic instead of Manual. Even with Automatic there is still some setup required but that’s easy to work through. On the trail, I could hear the system switching modes frequently and making adjustments. The noise didn’t bother me but the mode light was a bit distracting as I found myself looking at it with each mode change. There is the option to run it as Blackout and I’ll likely try that next so there’s minimal light show. The system makes the Slash an excellent climber. Would I say it’s worth the additional $1k? Probably not. However, I’m glad I have it and am looking forward to spending more time on it and gaining greater familiarity.
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c50 MABA 1502084669
coregrind
2 years ago
Now that I have additional rides on this setup, with more pedaling involved, I can say that the Flight Attendant makes this platform very efficient while being fully active when needed. I had a feel going into it that I'd be selling my bike with similar geo/travel (Kona Process X) once this one arrived. What I didn't expect is that I'd be likely to grab the Slash over the Fuel EX for even just a basic trail ride. Bottom line: this will replace two bikes in my line up. Excellent value then, eh? HA! If they could incorporate feedback via an app (ShockWiz features), the Flight Attendant would be complete in my mind. Maybe next generation?

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