The 2022 Slash 9.8 XT Gen 5 M LITHIUM GREY is available at the following locations.
The item will be transferred to the location you choose during checkout.
If the item is not currently available to view at your desired location, please call your nearest store to arrange for it to be transferred.
Slash 9.8 is a carbon enduro mountain bike built to handle big hits, rail corners and rip down the mountain faster than you ever thought possible. Ultra stiff and ultra tough carbon frame, carbon wheels and the most refined suspension tech from RockShox make this long-travel 29er a worthy contender for any dedicated rider and enduro podium.
You're looking to tackle huge days on huge mountains, whether it's an enduro race or an epic adventure. You want the light weight and muted vibes of a carbon frame, and you prioritise tunable suspension performance over a shiny top-shelf drivetrain.
A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 160 mm of travel and an all-new RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock with an updated Thru Shaft damper, plus an all-new RockShox ZEB fork with extra-beefy 38 mm stanchions. A Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain for super-smooth shifting that's easy on the thumb, 4-piston brakes for confident descents and Line Elite 30 carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub for quick acceleration when you need it most.
This is a beast of a mountain bike. You get hot new suspension technology normally reserved for the most expensive bikes, and you get it on a fresh new frame. With Slash 9.8, the faster you go, the better it rides, so giddy-up.
Order your new bike from us and one of our team will hand deliver it to your home or place of work. We use a specialist 'white glove' courier trained by ourselves.
For peace of mind, every bike comes fully assembled and PDI’d by one of our Cytech mechanics – not your usual bike in a box delivery as some other shops offer.
Due to current demand for our bikes, please allow a minimum of 5-7 working days for delivery. We will call you to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Delivery Type GB Mainland (England, Scotland, Wales)
*Bikes over £2000 - Ring for cost
Click & Collect bikes of any value - FREE
Bikes less than £2000 - Ring for cost
Delivery outside of Great Britain - We do not offer delivery outside of Great Britain through this website.
Big Bear Bikes now offer a free Click & Collect service from our Pickering store for all your bike and accessory orders.
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online combined with exceptional retail experience in our store. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you. Best of all the service is completely FREE!
1. Add your items to your basket
Use our website to browse our catalogue of products with stock availability. When you find the item you want, simply add it to your basket like you usually would.
2. Checkout using Click & Collect
Scroll down and choose Click & Collect as your delivery method.
3. Collect your goods
Once your order has been received, we will carefully source and prepare your goods for collection. Once ready, the store will contact you via text and/or email to confirm that the items are ready to collect. When collecting your order, you will need to bring the payment card you used to purchase the item, together with one form of photo ID – either a current driving licence or current passport.
When can I collect my order?
We will notify you via email and/or text when your order is ready to collect.
If you order a bike, we will telephone you and arrange a collection appointment.
How will I know when my order is ready?
For non-bike orders we will send you an e-mail and/or text to let you know when your order is ready to collect. If you’ve ordered a bike, we will contact you by telephone once you have placed your order to arrange a collection time.
What do I need to collect my order?
Please bring with you your confirmation e-mail, the payment card you used to make the purchase and a current form of photo ID.
We will hold your order in store for 10 days. If you have any problems with getting to the store to collect your order please feel free to contact us and we will happily extend this time where possible.
How do I cancel/change my order?
If you wish to cancel your order or make any changes, please contact us on 01751 474220. Please note, full refunds will be made via the original transaction made with our online team.
How do I return my order?
Our normal returns policy applies to all Click & Collect orders - for more information see our returns policy. You can also return directly to the store.
The UK’s Cycle To Work Scheme has been in place for over 20 years now, offering fantastic discounts to tens of thousands of riders.
The Cycle To Work Scheme, is offered through many thousands of employers in the UK and applies to bikes of all types, whether it’s road, MTB or hybrid, and that includes e-bikes too.
Introduced in 1999, the scheme aims to encourage employees to commute on their bike for environmental, traffic congestion and health reasons. It also enables companies to demonstrate that they’re looking after the wellbeing of their people.
Obviously, you’re supposed to use the bike for commuting – and we are massive supporters of getting to work this way – but it’s fine to buy a bike that’s built for the trails. Your employer owns the bike until you pay the final ownership fee, which is based on the “fair market value” of it at the end of that period.
As well as your new bike, you can use the scheme to buy accessories, such as helmets and bags, though these have to be ostensibly for your commute. So, no full face masks, for example. If you don’t have a lock, we strongly advise that you get one along with your bike as you’re liable for the Cycle To Work payments, even if it gets stolen while you’re paying it off.
This is a salary sacrifice scheme for people aged 18 and over where the monthly payment for your bike is taken out before tax and National Insurance are deducted. Because your contribution is taken before tax, you pay off more per month for less. So, for a bike costing £1,200, £100 is taken from your salary every month but it only costs you £68 because the other £32 would have normally gone to the tax man, right? So, you pay 12 instalments of £68 and a final ownership fee of £300, totalling £1,116. If your salary puts you in the higher tax brackets, you actually save more but you get the gist.
Firstly, find out which scheme your employer is enrolled in and therefore where you can buy your bike from. We work with a number of Cycle To Work providers, including cyclescheme.co.uk, cycleplus and Bikes for the NHS.
Then you need to speak to your HR department and request a certificate, bring it to us and we’ll redeem it against the cost of your bike and accessories. The salary sacrifice commences from your next pay packet.
To get a bike on the scheme, your employer needs to sign up to a provider. If they’re unsure about how to do this, send them to us and we’ll help.
If you can find it cheaper - let us know!
As well as offering a fantastic range of cycling equipment, Big Bear Bikes is equally committed to offering great value.
We want you to shop with confidence, hence our simple price promise. If you are interested in any item from Big Bear Bikes, and it is in stock at a comparable UK cycle retailer at a lower price, we will match that competitor’s price.
Price Match – Terms & Conditions
Frame | Unisex, , Size |
Wheel Size | Size 29 |
Gears | , 0 Gears |
Rear Brake | Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc, Rim brake (calliper) with mechanical actuation (cable) |
Tyres | Bontrager SE6 front, SE5 rear Team Issue, 29x2.50"" |
Fork | |
Front Derailleur | |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, 12-speed |
Crankset | |
Chain | |
Casette | |
Headset | |
Handlebar | |
Bartape / Grips | |
Seatpost | Bontrager Line Elite dropper |
Saddle | |
Wheels | Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Rapid Drive 108;, 29' Wheel Size |
Colours | LITHIUM GREY, MATTE BATTLESHIP BLUE |
Sizes | L, M, ML, S, XL |
Brand | Trek |
Model Year | 2022 |
Barcodes | 601842599648, 601842599655, 601842599662, 601842599679, 601842599686, 601842617199, 601842617205, 601842617212, 601842617229, 601842617236 |
SKUs / Part Numbers | 5261701, 5261702, 5261703, 5261704, 5261705, 5263662, 5263663, 5263664, 5263665, 5263666 |
Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.
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