Oh dang I didn't know you were on the KZfaq! I just slaughtered that subscribe button🎉🎉🎉🎉
@NICADVАй бұрын
Thanks dude, hit me up if you're out this way!
@K1ngJame5-mtbАй бұрын
Damn thats some technical climbing
@NICADVАй бұрын
@@K1ngJame5-mtb lots of roots and surprisingly slimy!
@ryder.alastraАй бұрын
Been loving mine! I only have 2 park days and a shuttle day on it but it jumps amazing, eats tech when it needs to, and holds traction without feeling glued to the ground! Can’t wait to get this thing between the tape. Trek has absolutely nailed there last few bikes. Can’t wait to get on the ebike version!
@NICADVАй бұрын
@@ryder.alastra agreed, that new Ex maybe the best 140 bike out right now. Glad you’re enjoying the Slash, Trek really made something special.
@themiddleagemasher8108Ай бұрын
I have this bike going to my shop in the next week or so. Size large. Thanks for the reassuring review!
@NICADVАй бұрын
@@themiddleagemasher8108 I think you’ll be stoked!
@themiddleagemasher8108Ай бұрын
@@NICADV I almost orders a gen 5 but changed my mind last minute
@NICADVАй бұрын
@@themiddleagemasher8108 you made the right choice!
@kevinsway862Ай бұрын
Can you give more of comparison to the new altitude?
@NICADVАй бұрын
I will start with the easy stuff. The Altitude is arguably a "better" value the comparable build is $500 less and has better tires, including CushCore touch points and quite a bit lighter. In the Slash's corner you do get the Vivid Select + with adjustable HBO. On the ride side of things I wouldn't say either have better traction on the descents and the back end of the Altitude gets out of the way just as well as the high pivot. As far as mixed wheels the Slash feels more designed around the mixed wheels. Climbing, the Slash is the more efficient climber but both have a great body position and the Altitude is quieter. Finally the head angle adjustment and reach adjustment is easier to use on the Altitude but the flip chip for the mullet setup is very hard to access. I don't think either bike is clear winner, but they are both great. They have a few other quirks but I think this response is already too long so if you have any specific questions feel free to reach out on Instagram.
@gsam8475Ай бұрын
I also have a Gen 6 in HK. It is fun to ride. May I have the width of your handle bar? Since I feel my handle bar is too wide for me. 😁😁😁
@NICADVАй бұрын
I like them right at 780mm
@gsam8475Ай бұрын
Thanks for your information.
@themiddleagemasher8108Ай бұрын
Couple more question. What do you weight and what pressures did you run the suspension? Psi/ rebound exct…. I’m a fox guy but this bike is rock shox
@NICADVАй бұрын
@@themiddleagemasher8108 I’m 170lbs and don’t have a ton of time on the New Zeb and Vivid so I’m not sure rebound and I started with compression in the middle. As far as psi I ran 60 psi front and 210 rear.
@K1ngJame5-mtbАй бұрын
When you say the bikes noisy, you are referring to the idler pulley and drivetrain during the climb right? I wouldnt mind that so much. I just cant stand a noisy, rattle, clunky bike on the descents.
@NICADVАй бұрын
@@K1ngJame5-mtb yeah, just the pulleys on the climb. It was nice and quiet on the descents.
@KiwiInGermanyMTBАй бұрын
Could be a great bike to buy on sale. I also think its overpriced, Trek were typically a value bike brand.
@K1ngJame5-mtbАй бұрын
I’m looking for one and a bunch of shops are willing to unofficially discount the price to make the sale
@NICADVАй бұрын
@@KiwiInGermanyMTB yeah, bike prices went insane during the pandemic, mostly blaming shipping and demand, it will be interesting to see where things finally land
@NICADVАй бұрын
@@K1ngJame5-mtb good to know shop are already trying to move them
@joshgaube1259Ай бұрын
How do you think this compares to the Spire on the downhill and maneuverability?
@NICADVАй бұрын
Dude, What's up! We raced BME together when I was back in CO. The Trek is a bit more maneuverable, especially at slower speed. You do notice that it's a bit heavier. On the rest on the downhill, the high pivot abp suspension loves going fast and takes big hits and square edges like a champ. I think high speed stability is very similar even with the smaller rear wheel. The difference from the suspension is really what sets the bike apart, when braking the rear end stays much more active, the bike stays more composed and so you have more control.
@joshgaube1259Ай бұрын
@@NICADV Long time no see! Diggin the channel, thanks for the info.
@NICADVАй бұрын
@@joshgaube1259 thanks, if you make it up this way, I’m happy to show you around!
@ernst_42Ай бұрын
Where did the noise you talked about come from?
@NICADVАй бұрын
@@ernst_42 just the pulleys while climbing
@djjmannАй бұрын
How do you feel it compares to the new SC Nomad (Gen 6) ?
@NICADVАй бұрын
@@djjmann I was surprised how similar they are. I expected the Slash to be more of a pig and more sluggish and it wasn’t. I would say the Nomad still has an edge for maneuverability and pop, but only marginally. I’m still happy with my purchase largely because of the simplicity without all the extra pulleys.