It does not contain instructions for all components (such as brake calipers). Refer to the original manufactur- er for more information. Additional resources • Bicycle Owner’s Manual: trekbikes.com/manuals • Trek’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/trekbikes...
Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Idler pulley NOTE: For 55mm chainlines only. Tip: Remove the idler pulley Remove the chain, then: Bearing and retaining clip face out. Fastener, — W5271172 Idler guard — W5307894 Fastener, stainless steel, M6x25mm — W5270150 Idler pulley concave washer —...
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Active Braking Pivot with Universal Derailleur Hanger Carbon frame Important: The lower chainguard (page 15 and page 16) must be fully installed before adjusting the derailleur. Alloy frame Derailleur hanger Thru axle, M12x167.35mm — W583469 NOTICE: Do not apply grease.
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Active Braking Pivot with SRAM Transmission Derailleur Carbon frame Important: The lower chainguard (page 15) must be fully installed before adjusting the derailleur. Thru axle, M12x167.35mm — W583469 Non-driveside ABP bolt — W5251141 Non-driveside ABP dropout nut —...
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Main pivot and chainstay See “Torque order” on page 10. Install driveside bearings first Chainstay* Carbon — 46192 Alloy — 46193 *Paint matched part. Sea trekbikes.com to find the color-matched part for your bike. Fastener, M6x25mm —...
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Rocker pivot and seatstay See “Torque order” on page 10. Install driveside bearing first Two-piece rocker pivot* Seatstay* Carbon — 46196 Carbon — 46194 Alloy — 46197 Alloy — 46195 Spacers, 4mm wide — W5305806 Fasteners, M10x21 —...
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Rear shock hardware See “Torque order” on page 10. See Change to a 29” rear wheel on page 19 for instructions on changing the lower shock mounts to switch to a 29" wheel on M-XL frames. Upper shock mount axle, M6x67 —...
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Torque order Important: Remove the bike from the bike stand and set it on the ground before torquing all fasteners to spec.
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Carbon frame and chain guards Bonded strike guards To improve adhesion, use sandpaper to roughen the backside of the guards and/or remove remnants of the old guard from the areas of the frame where epoxy will be applied. Attach the guards with a two-part epoxy.
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Alloy frame and chain guards Adhesive guard Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the frame surface where the guard attaches. Wait for the alcohol to dry before applying the guard. NOTICE: Do not clean the entire frame with isopropyl alcohol.
Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Rear fender Important: The rear fender is only compatible with a 27.5" wheel. Fender and fasteners (M4x10mm) — W5308789...
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Downtube storage Torque all fasteners to 1.5Nm Downtube storage assembly with matte black door — W5297657 Paint-matched storage door only — 46198 and 46199. See both part numbers on trekbikes.com to see all color options. Important: Also order 1 to receive the fasteners, lever and base.
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Change to a 29" rear wheel Size M-XL: To change to a 29" rear wheel, remove the 27.5" lower shock mounts and replace them with the 29" lower shock mounts. Size S: Is not compatible with a 29" rear wheel. Small frames use the same lower shock mounts as a 29" rear wheel, but 29" wheels do not fit on the small frames.
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Adjust the headset angle -1° 0° +1° Install the angled cups Grease the cups and head tube bores. Tools • Upper angled cup: S – M frames — W5295319 L – XL frames — W5295274 •...
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Slash Alloy and Carbon — Gen 6 Adjust the progression The shock progression chip can be flipped to fine tune the shock performance for the terrain or rider preference. 20% Progression Softer 25% Progression Firmer More reactive to repeated fast More bottom-out resistance over mid-size bumps and square-edge hits big hits and drops...
Notice: Measurements of actual tires may vary. Always verify there is sufficient clearance between the tire and the frame. Improper tire size could damage the bicycle frame. Trek recommends 6mm clearance above and on both sides of the tire. Bottom bracket BSA73 Minimum insertion: Refer to seatpost manufacturer.
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