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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 35 Silver R 120mm 120mm fork
- SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain / Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc brakes
- Integrated connectivity with Cannondale App / dropper seatpost
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
Be it your first time off-road or further afield on to your next ride, SE’s new SmartForm aluminum frames come assembled with choice components making these bikes the complete, trail-ready package.
Spec’d for More
A longer travel 120mm fork, wider 760m bars and a short stem sets the tone for this bike – combined with more aggressive 2.5” / 2.3” tires, the SE handles the biggest trails.
Technology
Connected
An integrated wheel sensor helps track your activity (like speed, distance and calories burned), registers your bike, reminds you of needed service and more, all through the free Cannondale App.
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 slacker-than-average 66.5° head angle results in even more stable handling, giving you extra confidence when the trails point downhill.
Right-Sized Wheels
All Trail SE 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 Compatible
Ready to accept a sleek, hidden mount makes it easy to add a kickstand for around-town convenience.
Specs
Details
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Platform
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Model NameTrail SE 2
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Model CodeC26201M
Frameset
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FrameSmartform 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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ForkRock Shox 35 Silver R, 120mm, 15x110 thru-axle, 51mm offset
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HeadsetIntegrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered
Drivetrain
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Rear DerailleurSRAM SX Eagle
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ShiftersSRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
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ChainSRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
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CrankSRAM SX Eagle Power Spline, 30T
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Rear CogsSRAM SX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed
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Bottom BracketTruvativ Power Spline
Brakes
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BrakesTRP Slate G4 4 Piston hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotors
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Brake LeversTRP hydraulic disc
Wheels
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Front HubShimano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle
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Rear HubShimano MT400, 12x148mm thru-axle
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Brake TypeDisc
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RimsWTB STX i25 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready
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SpokesStainless Steel, 14g
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Tire Size2.5
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Wheel Size29
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Tires(F) Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5” Exo Casing, Tubeless Ready / (R) Maxxis High Roller II, 29x2.3", EXO casing, tubeless ready
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Front TireMaxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5” Exo Casing, Tubeless Ready
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Rear TireMaxxis High Roller II, 29x2.3", EXO casing, tubeless ready
Components
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HandlebarFSA Alloy Riser, 15mm rise, 760mm
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StemCannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 0°
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GripsFabric FunGuy
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SaddleCannondale Ergo XC
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SeatpostTranzX Dropper, 31.6, Internal Routing, 100mm (S), 120mm (M-XL)
Connectivity
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Wheel SensorCannondale 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 SE vs. SL
Trail SL is lighter, racier, and built for the quickness while Trail SE is more robust and equipped for the big time.
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