![]() The downtube now has a slight curve in it, and the top of the fork can pass underneath without any issues. On the new Slash, there's 72-degrees of possible handlebar rotation, and, perhaps best of all, the Knock Block system can be completely removed. That wasn't an issue for some riders, but others weren't happy with the range of motion, especially on tighter switchbacks. That straight downtube supposedly allowed for extra frame stiffness, but it also meant that the crown of the fork would smack the frame it the handlebar was turned too far, which is where Knock Block came in - a small stop chip in the headtube and a special headset top cap and stem spacers prevented the bars from turning more than 58-degrees in either direction. Trek's Knock Block system emerged when they debuted their 'Straight Shot' downtube. ![]() The frame shape may be familiar, but there's a decent-sized list of updates and tweaks that were applied to the Slash. ![]() Knock Block 2.0 allows for more range of motion, and it's possible to remove it entirely.Ī whole lot, it turns out. The full range overview can be viewed here. Want to spend even more? Trek offers their Project One program for certain models, which allows riders to customize the parts kit and select from a huge range of custom paint options. The orange 9.9 X01 version that's pictured in this article retails for $8,000, with parts kit highlights that include a RockShox Zeb Ultimate fork, SRAM X01 12-speed drivetrain, Code RSC brakes, and Bontrager Line Elite carbon wheels. Prices start at $3,500 for the aluminum Slash 7, and go all the way up to $8,500 USD for the 9.9 XTR model. In total, there are seven complete builds available, two with aluminum frames and the rest in carbon.
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