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2018 Cannondale

Trail 5 27.5/29

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,000
Weight30.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Trail 5 27.5/29
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'5" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'1"

XL

5'11" – 6'3"

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Reviews
MBR
Cannondale Trail 5 review - MBR

Jul 2019 · Paul Burwell

The Cannondale Trail 5 is a new addition to the £750 category and features a Smartform aluminium frame, which is one of the most comfortable here.

Highs
  • Frame has excellent feel and ride quality...

Lows
  • But it’s also too tall and lacks stand-over clearance

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Bikerumor
First Ride: Cannondale Habit 29er trail bike in Germany's Black Forest

Oct 2018 · Jessie-May Morgan

We headed to Germany's Black Forest to test ride the recently launched Cannondale Habit - a 130 mm travel 29er ready-to-shred trail bike

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MTBR
2019 Cannondale Habit trail bike launched

Oct 2018 · Jordan Villella

Cannondale's Proportional Response suspension design and the all-new Habit features 130mm of suspension fit for riders of different sizes. - Mtbr.com

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Mountain Bike Action
Down The Trail: Cannondale's Carbon Fiber Monocoque Raven

Feb 2018 · McCoy

The Good Old Days

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BikeRadar
Cannondale Trail 5 review

Dec 2015 · Guy Kesteven

Distinctively smooth-riding frame with responsive wheel pack but needs at least a cockpit change for techy trails. Buy if you want a capable budget hardtail that's worthy of a few upgrades – and are willing to make them

Highs
  • Good looking, smooth-riding frame

  • Fast, floaty tyres on relatively light wheels

Lows
  • Needs a cockpit change for fast-reacting control

  • Skinny-axle cranks sap power punch

  • Numb and uncommunicative brakes

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Trail Test: The Cannondale F-Si Carbon 2, an entry model with top specs for tearing up the XC course

Oct 2015 · Canadian Cycling Magazine

A brand’s base model of a bike line usually shows cost-saving choices throughout its spec. Often the frame material and production process are altered as well.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Aluminum

Fork

RockShox XC30 TK 29/27.5 in., 100mm, rebound, 1-1/8 in., coil, 100 millimeters

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Headset

Sealed semi-integrated, 1-1/8 in. reducer

Stem

Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy

Handlebar

Cannondale C3 riser, alloy, 4mm upsweep, 9mm backsweep, 760 x 15mm

Saddle

Cannondale Stage 3

Seatpost

Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 31.6 x 350mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Cannondale platform

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M6000, 10-speed Shadow Plus

Crank

FSA Alpha, 3-piece, forged, 30t

Shifters

Shimano Deore M6000 1 x 10-speed

Cassette

Sunrace 11 - 42, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10, 10-speed

Brakes

Shimano M315 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm (29 in.), 160/160mm (27.5 in.) Hydraulic Disc Brake

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M315 hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB STX TCS i23m 32-hole, tubeless-ready

Front Hub

Formula DC1420

Rear Hub

Custom BOOST QR Formula

Tires

WTB Ranger Comp 27.5/29 x 2.25 in. DNA Compound

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