Rider profile:
TRAIL bikes are for mountain bikers looking for an affordable upgrade or beginning riders looking for a first bike that’s a cut above.TRAIL SL & TRAIL ARE:
- Race-inspired technology and features derived directly from their more expensive siblings.
- Lightweight and reliable.
- Incredible performance. Remarkable price.
TECHNOLOGIES
- 1.5” HEAD TUBE on TRAIL SL
As an upgrade over Trail, our Trail SL line gets a 1.5” head tube which increases front end stiffness for better steering and control. - SMOOTH WELDS
Trademark double-pass smooth welds showcase Cannondale’s aluminum frame mastery. Since we don’t patch fill with putty and paint, our process eliminates the stress-risers and weak points found on traditionally welded frames, enabling us to build lighter, stronger frames everywhere in the line. - SAVE STAYS
Optimized seat stay and chain stay shaping provides vertical compliance for a more comfortable ride with no loss in lateral rigidity. - 29’ER RACE GEOMETRY
Like the F29, the Trail SL 29 and new Trail 29 have super short chainstays, a relatively low BB and steep head angle, which give them point-and-shoot handling and a lively feel, but with the stability and roll-over-anything ability of bigger wheels. - ALL NEW FRAME FOR TRAIL
For 2014, the Trail gets a new lighter weight frame. In addition to a more refined look, it features a 27.2mm seat post for lighter weight and better trail vibration damping.
- 1.5” HEAD TUBE on TRAIL SL
Frame
Trail SL 29, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE, 1.5" head tube
Fork
RockShox XC30 29 TK 100mm, coil spring, remote lockout, rebound, 1.5"
Crank
Shimano M430, Octalink, 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink
Shifters
Shimano Alivio
Cog Set
Shimano HG20, 11-34, 9-speed
Chain
Shimano HG-53, 9-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio, 31.8 clamp
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore Shadow
Rims
Alex DC3.0 29, double wall w/eyelet, 32-hole
Hubs
Cannondale C4 Disc
Tires
WTB NineLine, 29x2.0"
Pedals
Cannondale Platform
Brake
Shimano M446 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 flat, 6061 double-butted alloy, 700mm
Stem
Cannondale C4, 1.5", 31.8, 7 deg.
Headset
Tange Custom 1.5"
Brake Levers
Shimano M446
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 15g Black
Grips
Cannondale Locking Grips
Saddle
Cannondale Stage 3
Seat Post
Cannondale C3, 27.2x350MM (S,M) 400mm (L,X,J)
Rear Shock
N/A