2026 Slash 8 Gen 6 Full Suspension Mountain Bike
Fully assembled, tuned, and test-ridden—ready to ride at pickup from any DFW Bike Mart location.
Expected to ship within 3 days
Professionally built and test-ridden before it ships. Arrives mostly assembled with just minimal setup needed. See Reassembly Instructions
Delivered fully assembled and tuned by Bike Mart—ready to ride right at your doorstep within 10 miles of any DFW location.
Ship
Get your bike or equipment delivered to your home directly from Bike Mart via our FedEx or USPS Carrier partners. Adult signature is required for all bike deliveries and for equipment & gear deliveries over $500.
For orders that include a bike, it will be professionally pre-built and shipped to your home with minimal assembly needed. While we try to make it as easy as possible, basic mechanical skills and proper tools are required. For orders that include a frameset please visit our support center to make sure you have the specialty tools and skills required.
If you decide to take your bike to a local retailer for assembly, additional fees will apply.
Pickup
We’ve made it easier than ever to get the gear and bikes you love—fast. With our Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) option, you can shop online and pick up your items at your convenience from any of our six DFW locations.
The best part about picking up at a Bike Mart location is that you get the same high quality service with the convenience of having the exact bike or part.
Bikes / Car Racks will be assembled and installed at no extra charge
Delivery
When you select "Home Delivery" at checkout. Your bike will be professionally assembled and the closest Bike Mart store will call you to schedule the delivery.
We offer home delivery for bike purchases only within 10 miles of a Bike Mart location. Contact us if you live beyond 10 miles and we can discuss more options. Additional fees may apply.
In stock bikes will be delivered within 7 days. Warehouse bikes will delivered within 14 days*.
2026 Slash 8 Gen 6 Full Suspension Mountain Bike
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High-pivot suspension
Slash's high main pivot allows the axle to move rearward as the suspension compresses, so the back wheel moves with the force from bumps and gets out of the way faster. On the trail, it feels ultra-smooth while maintaining more momentum with insane traction.
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Curb the kickback
Slash+'s oversized upper idler not only eliminates pedal kickback caused by high pivot suspension, but its size and position also give you just the right amount of anti-squat for efficient pedaling. The integrated lower chain guide takes chain tension off the derailleur, so you get smoother shifting and suspension performance.
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Mixed wheel size
You get a 29" front wheel for monster truckin' over stuff, with a smaller 27.5" wheel out back for getting rowdy. Want full 29er speed? Just swap the lower shock mount (sold separately) to lower BB height for running a faster wheel out back.
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Improved internal storage
Slash's storage door is bigger, easier to use, and the plastic parts are all made from recycled materials.
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Adjust the suss for full send
Adjust leverage rate with just a flip of a chip. Ride it in the Less progressive setting for a plusher feel perfect for rugged trails with square-edge bumps. Flip it to More progressive when you're hitting big features and don’t want to bottom-out, or when you want to run a coil shock.
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Slack or steep, the choice is yours
Install angle adjust headset cups (sold separately) to tweak the head tube angle a degree steeper or slacker to your liking — all without impacting your bottom bracket height.
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Size-specific chainstays
Size-specific chainstays provide balanced handling to keep the ride nimble for smaller riders and improve front wheel traction on climbs for taller riders.
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Quiet and protected
A meticulously engineered chainstay guard reduces chain movement for a blissfully quiet ride while the removable downtube guards fend off rock strikes.
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A better way to produce aluminum
Starting in 2024, we began removing high-emission aluminum from our manufacturing and replacing it with low-emission aluminum made with renewable energy. By October 2025, nearly every alloy bike we make - this one included - had made the switch, driving a major drop in our footprint.
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Shimano XT
Shimano XT is the original mountain bike groupset and trusted by generations of mountain bikers around the world. Whatever the trail, wherever you ride, XT is your solution for mountain biking today. Reliable shifting. Superior braking. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the high performance workhorse you can count on.
Overview
Overview
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, high main pivot, idler pulley, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, adjustable leverage rate, integrated frame protection, internal routing, alloy rocker link, ISCG 05, Active Braking Pivot, UDH, 148x12mm thru axle, 170mm travel |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt-X axle, 170mm travel |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 230mm x 65mm |
| *wheel front | Size: S Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5''Size: M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'' |
| *wheel rear | Size: S , M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5''Size: S , M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5'' |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| *tire | Size: S , M, ML, L, XL Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50''Size: S , M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Brevard Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50''Size: M, ML, L, XL Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50''Size: M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Brevard Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50'' |
| Tire part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tire size | Frame: 2.50\, Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 165mm length |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 BSA |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| Max chainring size | 1x: 34T round, 32T oval, min 28T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, chromoly rails |
| *seatpost | Size: S Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 310mm lengthSize: M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Line Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 450mm length |
| *handlebar | Size: S , M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 820mm widthSize: S , M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width |
| *grips | Size: S , M, ML, L, XL Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-onSize: S , M, ML, L, XL Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 35mm length |
| Headset | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| Brake | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper |
| Brake rotor | Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 220mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
| Bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| Weight | M - 16.68 kg / 36.78 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg). |
Parts are subject to change without notice. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Sizing
Sizing
| size | inches | cm |
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| S | 5'1" - 5'5" | 155 - 165 |
| M | 5'5" - 5'10" | 165 - 177 |
| ML | 5'8" - 5'11" | 173 - 180 |
| L | 5'10" - 6'2" | 177 - 188 |
| XL | 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 195 |
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Chat with us if you have any questions.
