Trek Slash 9.8 GX AXS T-Type

This is the right bike for you if you're looking for a carbon enduro bike that shows its teeth on the downhill and impresses with agility on the uphill. You also want the traction and stability of a high-pivot suspension system, along with plenty of travel to handle thick roots and big jumps. Future upgradeability is important to you, and you love the benefits of a wireless drivetrain and carbon wheels.

Here's what you get: a frame made from OCLV Mountain Carbon with a high-pivot suspension design and idler pulley, as well as a frame storage compartment. It features 170 mm of front and rear travel thanks to the RockShox ZEB Select+ fork with DebonAir spring and Charger 3.1 RC2 damping, along with the RockShox Vivid Select+ shock. Additionally, it includes SRAM's wireless GX AXS transmission with a wide gear range for crisp climbs, a Bontrager Line Vario dropper post, and a mullet wheel configuration with a Bontrager Line Elite 30 Tubeless Ready 29er front wheel and a 27.5-inch carbon rear wheel, including a Rapid Drive hub.

Our final word: The Slash 9.8 GX AXS T-Type is tailor-made for all bikers seeking carbon performance and carefully selected components. It features 170 mm of travel front and rear, an upgraded suspension, a high-quality drivetrain, and carbon wheels, allowing you to climb easier and descend harder.