Trail SL 2

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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 / RockShox Judy Gold RL 100mm fork, remote lockout
          • Shimano SLX/Deore 12-speed drivetrain / Shimano MT400 hydro disc brakes
          • Integrated connectivity with Cannondale App

          Technology

          Specs

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          • Platform
          • Model Name
            Trail SL 2
          • Model Code
            C26251M

          Frameset

          • Frame
            Trail 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
          • Fork
            RockShox Judy Gold RL, 100mm, Solo Air, 15x110 thru-axle, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 51mm offset
          • Headset
            Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered

          Drivetrain

          • Rear Derailleur
            Shimano SLX, 12-speed
          • Shifters
            Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
          • Chain
            KMC X12, 12-speed
          • Crank
            Shimano M6100, 30T
          • Rear Cogs
            Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
          • Bottom Bracket
            Shimano Hollowtech II

          Brakes

          • Brakes
            Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT10 rotors
          • Brake Levers
            Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc

          Wheels

          • Rims
            WTB STX i23 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready
          • Front Hub
            Shimano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle
          • Rear Hub
            New Shimano TBD
          • Spokes
            Stainless Steel, 14g
          • Tires
            Schwalbe Rocket Rick, 29 x 2.25"
          • Tire Size
            2.25
          • Wheel Size
            29
          • Front Tire
            Schwalbe Rocket Rick, 29 x 2.25"
          • Rear Tire
            Schwalbe Rocket Rick, 29 x 2.25"

          Components

          • Handlebar
            FSA Alloy Riser, 15mm rise, 760mm
          • Stem
            Cannondale 3 with Intellimount, Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
          • Grips
            Cannondale Locking Grips
          • Saddle
            Cannondale Ergo XC
          • Seatpost
            Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm (S), 400mm (M-XL)

          Connectivity

          • Wheel Sensor
            Cannondale Wheel Sensor

          Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.

          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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