Time to Level Up!
The Cannondale Trail is your first-class upgrade to next-level mountain biking—engineered for fun by a brand trusted by Champions.

Model Description
Trail 2 carries the legacy of Cannondale’s 50 years of crafting high-performance bikes. The SmartForm C3 alloy frame and Suntour XCM32 fork, with 100mm travel (80mm on XS and Small sizes) team up for a smooth, capable ride across trails and streets alike. Shimano’s CUES 9-speed drivetrain keeps shifting easy and predictable, while Tektro hydraulic disc brakes give you total control when the trail gets tricky. WTB wheels and wide handlebars boost confidence and handling, making Trail 2 the perfect gateway to Cannondale’s mountain biking heritage.

What it's for
Trail riding, light commuting, bopping around town, and having a blast.

Highlights
A lightweight, durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame
29” wheels on the larger sizes, 27.5” wheels on XS and Small for the best blend of fit and speed
Bump-eating SR Suntour XCM32 Boost fork with 100mm of travel (80mm on XS and Small sizes)
Shimano CUES U4000 9-speed shifting - wide range gearing with the simplicity of a single front chainring
A hidden kickstand mount, plus mounts for a rack and fenders, offer true do-it-all versatility

Frame
Trail, SmartForm C3 Alloy, 142x12mm, SAVE, 1-1/8" headtube, post mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, dropper post compatible, KickFlip hidden 18mm 2-bolt kickstand mount port, BSA-73, 27.5" wheels (XS, S) / 29" wheels (M, L, XL)
Fork
SR Suntour XCM Boost, coil, 100mm travel, 46mm offset (29"), 80mm travel, 42mm offset (27.5")
Headset
Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8"
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano CUES U4000
Shifters
Shimano CUES U4000, 9-speed
Chain
KMC X9, 9-speed
Crank
Prowheel, Charm 30T
Rear Cogs
Shimano CUES, 11-46, 9-speed
Bottom Bracket
ProWheel, square taper
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors
Brake Levers
Tektro hydraulic disc
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DC-51, 15x100mm
Rear Hub
Formula DC-1422, 12x142mm
Rims
WTB SX19, 32h
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tire Size
2.25
Wheel Size
27.5/29
Tires
Trail Boss 27.5x2.25" (XS,S) / 29x2.25" (M, L, XL) Comp, 30 TPI
Components
Handlebar
Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm
Stem
Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6°
Grips
Cannondale
Saddle
Cannondale Trail
Seatpost
Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6