Trail SL 1

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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 Reba RL 100mm fork w/remote lockout
          • SRAM NX/SX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain / Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc brakes
          • Integrated connectivity with Cannondale App
          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

          Premium Framesets

          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.

          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.

          Intellimount Stem

          A convenient mount on the stem will securely hold any SP-Connect compatible smartphone case, creating a dashboard display for speed, mileage and more with the 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 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

          • Platform
            Trail
          • Model Name
            Trail SL 1
          • Model Code
            C26151M

          Frameset

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

          Drivetrain

          • Rear Derailleur
            SRAM NX Eagle
          • Shifters
            SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
          • Chain
            SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
          • Crank
            SRAM SX Eagle, 30T
          • Rear Cogs
            SRAM SX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed
          • Bottom Bracket
            Truvativ Power Spline

          Brakes

          • Brakes
            Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT30 rotors
          • Brake Levers
            Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc

          Wheels

          • Front Hub
            Shimano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle
          • Rear Hub
            Shimano MT400, 12x148mm thru-axle
          • Brake Type
            Disc
          • Rims
            WTB STX i23 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready
          • Spokes
            Stainless Steel, 14g
          • Tire Size
            2.25
          • Wheel Size
            29
          • Tires
            Schwalbe Rocket Rick, 29x2.25", K-Guard

          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, 31.6x350mm (SM), 400mm (MD-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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