@12:26, that feature is WAY bigger and steeper in RL, some real go pro effect there. I think the reason why the Slash felt easier on the climbs is because of the mullet rear wheel, 27.5 is less effort to pedal than 29 because it's basically like pedaling a 2 tooth smaller chainring. The Fuel EX8 is also quite heavy for a trail bike, most reviews actually say the gen 6 Fuel EX pedals extremely well. Steep, techy climbs is where that mullet wheel and high pivot are going to suffer, pedal that and the Fuel EX up Apex and see which one does better (I would be really surprised if the Slash did better on the Apex climb).
you have the best camera angles when riding. so many others riders face their camera so low that you cant see ahead at all, and its nauseating/disorienting .
If you still have the Fuel EX flip the Mino link into the high position and go for a climb...I was stunned at how big of a difference it made, the bike climbed much better and was much more nimble in the twisties and technical stuff with only a minor difference in feel on the downhill.
I agree, I have a 2020 fuel ex and it can do anything. I ride it in the high position all the time. If you lighten the rolling mass, lighter cassette, cranks, and tire it basically turns into into a XC bike that can go downhill.
I just got the 2023 trek top fuel 8xt! Absolutely love it. The slash will without a doubt be my next purchase. I will tell you though, the top fuel did better on hard money than I expected! LOVE your videos, hope I see you out on the trail 😁
Bro I get so happy when Matty uploads like he gives me a good view or opinion on mountain biking and what bikes are good for some trails and what bikes are better on different trails
If it really climbs that well and does not feel like a handful on trail bike type trails, then here is your two bike mountain bike quiver. Roscoe and Slash Matty!
Yo bro, I have never hit the trails before but watching your videos makes me want to. It looks fun and scary at the same time. Keep doing your thing and keep the videos coming💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Hey !! Great video. I just sold my fuel ex gen 6 and am looking at either the slash gen 5 or gen 6. I live in Virginia and ride trails but we don’t have the western rocks unless we head to the shed in MD. Tell me more would you still purchase the Slash??
Nope, I rode it pretty hard for 3 rides and no issues at all. Not sure if it’s because I didn’t have it long or not but no chain issues. I actually never heard about that issue until after I uploaded the video
@@MattyActive makes me wonder if it’s just on the AL framed models. Maybe they flex enough to put weird angle. Maybe it’s the difference between a standard chain and the GX Transmission?
How do you set up your GoPro when it’s in the the chest mount. When I have mine in the chest mount, I have it upside down but then I can’t see how it looks on camera. How can you see if you got the right angle
I just guess honestly, I have a pretty good idea because of all the experience but people usually just mount it based on them sitting up, they don’t account for when they are going downhill and have to stand up off the saddle and crouch down
I'm 180cm tall and I have Scott Ransom in size L. Which size would you recommend for me? Slash M/L or L? I'm more DH rider than Air so... should I go for the bigger size (L) ? It's +1,6cm more in reach and +3cm more in wheel base compared to my Scott size L.
I don’t know about this bike. I feel like it has so many moving parts and what happens when the chain drops you have to know geometry to get that thing back on 🤷🏾♂️ Great vid Matty looking forward to the next one 🤙🏾
I’ve heard that a lot and didn’t really know about the dropped chain issue until after I uploaded this video. I didn’t have any of those issues in the 3 rides I had the bike but maybe it’s something that happens over a longer period of time
With all due respect! This climb can’t be difficult to do in any bike. Millsite would’ve been a better test for this bike. I stick with the fuel ex. The slash is too much bike like really nothing in the front range or close by can even push it to the limits.
It’s crazy that that’s been happening but I didn’t have that problem and I rode it pretty hard for a few days. Maybe I didn’t have it long enough but I didn’t have that issue
Nice bike! Of course for the price it ought to be, but hey you don't take points away from a lady because she was born beautiful. You gotta stop riding $6k bikes or your merely $3k bikes are going to be disappointing in comparison!
Who gives a crap about how good a climber a SLASH is ? Really ? Click bait or just weird ? Not weird, but are we mountain bikers or youtube watchers ? Jeeeeesus !?
Yeah it's direly in need of moisture, they can't even really do maintenance on it it's so dry right now. I rode it a couple weeks ago and it was REALLY blown out, especially the corners. It sucks because I love the trail
@12:26, that feature is WAY bigger and steeper in RL, some real go pro effect there. I think the reason why the Slash felt easier on the climbs is because of the mullet rear wheel, 27.5 is less effort to pedal than 29 because it's basically like pedaling a 2 tooth smaller chainring. The Fuel EX8 is also quite heavy for a trail bike, most reviews actually say the gen 6 Fuel EX pedals extremely well. Steep, techy climbs is where that mullet wheel and high pivot are going to suffer, pedal that and the Fuel EX up Apex and see which one does better (I would be really surprised if the Slash did better on the Apex climb).
you have the best camera angles when riding. so many others riders face their camera so low that you cant see ahead at all, and its nauseating/disorienting .
Thank I really appreciate it! I try to make it as easy as I can to watch
@@MattyActive you're doing an amazing job, easy to watch, calm voice, and fantastic locations.
If you still have the Fuel EX flip the Mino link into the high position and go for a climb...I was stunned at how big of a difference it made, the bike climbed much better and was much more nimble in the twisties and technical stuff with only a minor difference in feel on the downhill.
I agree, I have a 2020 fuel ex and it can do anything. I ride it in the high position all the time. If you lighten the rolling mass, lighter cassette, cranks, and tire it basically turns into into a XC bike that can go downhill.
I just got the 2023 trek top fuel 8xt! Absolutely love it. The slash will without a doubt be my next purchase. I will tell you though, the top fuel did better on hard money than I expected! LOVE your videos, hope I see you out on the trail 😁
You and that awesome bike make that beaten up trail look effortless. Great riding
Bro I get so happy when Matty uploads like he gives me a good view or opinion on mountain biking and what bikes are good for some trails and what bikes are better on different trails
Very cool video matty
Love the videos my man, keep’em coming!
If it really climbs that well and does not feel like a handful on trail bike type trails, then here is your two bike mountain bike quiver. Roscoe and Slash Matty!
I ran into some recently and they say it climbs shitty and gets peddle kickback at around 12-6 while climbing and gets hung up on square edges
Love the content Matty keep up the great vids,slash looks awesome,I’m a roscoe 9 owner here in the uk 👍🏻
😁👍Wow the slash and you slashed it up!! Looks awesome for sure!
Yo bro, I have never hit the trails before but watching your videos makes me want to. It looks fun and scary at the same time. Keep doing your thing and keep the videos coming💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Thanks I really appreciate it, you should definitely try it! It’s an experience for sure
I really love me the Roscoe 9 but damn that’s a sick looking ride! I’d love to rip one 😂
Any chain drop experience????
None whatsoever and I have another video coming where I rode it harder and did some drops and no issues
Hey !! Great video. I just sold my fuel ex gen 6 and am looking at either the slash gen 5 or gen 6. I live in Virginia and ride trails but we don’t have the western rocks unless we head to the shed in MD. Tell me more would you still purchase the Slash??
Were you not having the chain drop issues that has been quietly mentioned? I’m looking for a new enduro bike but don’t want one that dumps the chain.
Nope, I rode it pretty hard for 3 rides and no issues at all. Not sure if it’s because I didn’t have it long or not but no chain issues. I actually never heard about that issue until after I uploaded the video
@@MattyActive makes me wonder if it’s just on the AL framed models. Maybe they flex enough to put weird angle. Maybe it’s the difference between a standard chain and the GX Transmission?
What bike do u recommend for under 3000$ I want to upgrade to my first full suspension
I would honestly get an eminent onset if you can. You get the most for your money in my opinion. eminentcycles.com/products/onset-lt-comp
How do you set up your GoPro when it’s in the the chest mount. When I have mine in the chest mount, I have it upside down but then I can’t see how it looks on camera. How can you see if you got the right angle
I just guess honestly, I have a pretty good idea because of all the experience but people usually just mount it based on them sitting up, they don’t account for when they are going downhill and have to stand up off the saddle and crouch down
I'm 180cm tall and I have Scott Ransom in size L. Which size would you recommend for me? Slash M/L or L? I'm more DH rider than Air so... should I go for the bigger size (L) ? It's +1,6cm more in reach and +3cm more in wheel base compared to my Scott size L.
I don’t know about this bike. I feel like it has so many moving parts and what happens when the chain drops you have to know geometry to get that thing back on 🤷🏾♂️ Great vid Matty looking forward to the next one 🤙🏾
I’ve heard that a lot and didn’t really know about the dropped chain issue until after I uploaded this video. I didn’t have any of those issues in the 3 rides I had the bike but maybe it’s something that happens over a longer period of time
I hope Trek hooks you up.
With all due respect!
This climb can’t be difficult to do in any bike.
Millsite would’ve been a better test for this bike.
I stick with the fuel ex. The slash is too much bike like really nothing in the front range or close by can even push it to the limits.
I have 2 mountains bikes and a road bike ,if i didn,t live in a one bedroom apartment id own more! 😂 you must own a lot.
nice bike
Did you feel that the bike was heavy?
Want to ride this again on Thursday?
I won’t be back from bentonville until Friday but we definitely need to ride soon!
$5700 for an aluminum bike?? Insane
Wayy stronger than carbon that frame can handle more than anything carbon could
@@Dannyboy0802 wayyy cheaper to make as well, still doesn’t justify the price
Very very nice indeed, only in my dreams for sure $5000!!! Curious when you get a new bike, do you buy it cash or monthly payments?
I pay cash but this was a review bike. I don’t own this bike.
@@MattyActive Cash is KING!! WOOOO!!
Keep ridin, you were shredding that trail like a pro!!
I think sbout that $5700 price tag 😆 🤣 😂
seeing a lot about people dropping chains on the new slash....just saying.
It’s crazy that that’s been happening but I didn’t have that problem and I rode it pretty hard for a few days. Maybe I didn’t have it long enough but I didn’t have that issue
Hopefully Trek figures it out quick
Bike is sweet, but sounds super rattled. That would drive me nuts
Nice bike! Of course for the price it ought to be, but hey you don't take points away from a lady because she was born beautiful. You gotta stop riding $6k bikes or your merely $3k bikes are going to be disappointing in comparison!
Who gives a crap about how good a climber a SLASH is ? Really ? Click bait or just weird ? Not weird, but are we mountain bikers or youtube watchers ? Jeeeeesus !?
Last time I rode Hard Money is was just beat to shit. Not even really that fun. Fast Money is way more enjoyable for me.
Yea I’m not a huge fan either luckily this bike made it more fun. I agree with you, Fast money is better
@@MattyActive The "Send It, Bros" wouldn't never let you live it down had you ridden Fast Money instead. LOL
haha exactly!@@jakebeaudrie
Yeah it's direly in need of moisture, they can't even really do maintenance on it it's so dry right now. I rode it a couple weeks ago and it was REALLY blown out, especially the corners. It sucks because I love the trail
$5,700? Who the heck they think we are, Chelsea Clinton?
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