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All-new progressive frame design blends the latest Trail-ready geometry with dropped seatstays for improved ride quality and a leaner look. Longer, lower, lighter, and altogether more fun.
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A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything.
Where it thrives
Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride
What it's built for
Handling, durability
Highlights
- Premium SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / SR Suntour XCR-LO 100mm fork with remote lockout
- microSHIFT Advent X 10-speed drivetrain
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
Confident Handling
New-school handling and mountain-ready components result in a modern, confidence-inspiring experience at a level where you might otherwise be expecting compromises. This is what fun looks like.
Perfectly Framed
We build award-winning frame know-how into all our new mountain bikes – blending attention to detail with light weight and modern handling creating a lively, stiff, and most of all, fun bike.
Spec’d for Speed
The SL is built for speed, efficiency, and agility – with lighter Schwalbe XC-focused 2.25” tires, zero-rise stem, a 100mm travel fork, and the upright attitude of a singletrack slayer.
Technology
SmartForm C2 Alloy
Aluminum construction that’s a cut above. High-performance tube shapes, extensive weight-saving butting, and seamless double-pass welds deliver a ride unlike anything in its class.
Tapered Headtube
The standard for top-end mountain bikes. Light and stiff, it's designed for the the 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered steerer tubes found on the best suspension forks.
SAVE Micro-Suspension
Delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle.
Boost Spacing
Enabled by Boost spacing, Trail's short chainstays position the rear wheel optimally for climbing traction and agile handling.
Confident Control
A slack 68° head angle creates exceptionally stable handling so that you can charge the descents with confidence.
Right-Sized Wheels
All Trail SL sizes come with 29" wheels to deliver the best blend of fit, fast and fun for every rider.
StraightShot Internal Cable Routing
For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame.
KickFlip Equipped
Comes with a sleek, hidden mount that makes it easy to add a kickstand for around-town convenience.
Specs
Details
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Platform
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Model NameTrail SL 4
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Model CodeC26452M
Frameset
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FrameTrail SL, Smartform C2 Alloy, SAVE dropped seatstays, tapered headtube, post mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, dropper post compatible BSA 73, 12mm thru axle, Boost 148
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ForkSR Suntour XCR LO Boost 29, 100mm travel, 15mm thru axle, tapered alloy steerer, Remote Lockout
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HeadsetIntegrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered
Drivetrain
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Rear DerailleurmicroSHIFT Advent X
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ShiftersmicroSHIFT Advent X, 10-Speed
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ChainKMC X10, 10-speed
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CrankProwheel, 30T
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Rear CogsmicroSHIFT Advent X, 11-48, 10-speed
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Bottom BracketSealed Bearing Cartridge
Brakes
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BrakesShimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT10 rotors
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Brake LeversShimano MT200 hydraulic disc
Wheels
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RimsWTB STX i23 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready
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SpokesStainless Steel, 14g
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Tire Size2.25
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Wheel Size29
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Hubs(F) Shimano MT200, QR / (R) Shimano MT400, 12x148mm thru-axle
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TiresSchwalbe Rocket Rick, 29x2.25"
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Front TireSchwalbe Rocket Rick, 29x2.25"
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Rear TireSchwalbe Rocket Rick, 29x2.25"
Components
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HandlebarCannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm
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StemCannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 0°
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GripsCannondale Locking Grips
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SaddleCannondale Ergo XC
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SeatpostCannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6x350mm (S), 400mm (M-XL)
Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, the specifications of our products are subject to change without notice. Additionally, Cannondale is a global brand and the specifications of our products may vary in each region without notice. We recommend that you contact the retailer to confirm the product information prior to purchase.
Geometry
Trail comes in two flavors.
How are they different?
Trail SL vs SE
Trail SE is burlier and equipped for the big time while Trail SL is lighter, racier, and built for quickness.
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