2019 Cannondale

Jekyll 29 -3

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$4,000
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 150mm
ForkFox Performance Float 36
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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24 mph

Jekyll 29 -3

26 mph

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Reviews
Loam Wolf
Review: Cannondale Jekyll 29-1

Sep 2019

Cannondale Jekyll 29-1   Action Photos by Trevor Lyden Definitely more Hyde than Jekyll, Cannondale’s newest iteration of their flagship enduro machine has been graciously updated for the modern trail rider. Cannondale has been at the forefront of shape shifting technology for many years, and the

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Cannondale Jekyll 29 -2-

May 2019 · McCoy

A new monster with bigger feet

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Pinkbike
Review: 2019 Cannondale Jekyll 29-1

Feb 2019 · Richard Cunningham

The Jekyll 29 marks the final step that Cannondale needed to bring their flagship enduro racer to its potential.

Highs
  • Ready-for-anything build

  • Great flow going up or down

  • Big wheel roll-over without big wheel sluggishness

Lows
  • May be too normal for vanguard riders

  • Fussy shock tune

  • Some may be put off by the Gemini remote

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Cannondale Jekyll 29 1 in review

Sep 2018 · Christoph Bayer

Review: All of a sudden it just appeared out of nowhere: the Cannondale Jekyll 29! We quickly put one to the test on the trails.

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BIKE Magazine
Tested: Cannondale Jekyll 29 3

Sep 2018

The 29-inch Jekyll promised to offer the support and stability we wanted more of in its small-wheeled sibling. And it did, but in a decidedly conservative, trail-oriented package.

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BikeRadar
Cannondale Jekyll 2 review

Aug 2017 · Guy Kesteven

Excellent geometry and kit plus unique shock create a crazy-fast enduro ripper. Buy if you want sorted shape, pert/plush performance with metal wheel toughness

Highs
  • Gemini shock system allows instant switching between super-plush speed or a tighter, more dynamic ride

  • Long-stretch/slack-head geometry, wide/short cockpit and XL front tyre create a massively confident front end

  • Excellent tough trail spec

Lows
  • Weight is pretty chunky for a medium-size £5k bike

  • Limited DIY tuning potential of the linear-feeling rear shock

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Bikerumor
Review: The 2018 Cannondale Jekyll switches from a well-mannered climber to a downhill bruiser

Aug 2017

As the name suggests, the Cannondale Jekyll has two distinct personalities. Most of that is the result of the Gemini-equipped Fox rear shock which adjusts its travel from 130-165mm and changes its spring rate with the press of a button. In climb mode the bike’s rear end rides high, leaning you into a solid position …

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Dirt Mountainbike
Cannondale Jekyll

Jul 2017 · Sjones

Bigger, faster and super comfortable

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALL-NEW Jekyll 29", 150mm travel, BallisTec Carbon front triangle, SmartForm C1 Alloy swingarm, Ai offset drivetrain, ISCG05, PF30, flat mount brake, tapered headtube

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Fox Float Performance 36, 150mm, Grip Damper, 3-Pos adj. 15x110, tapered steerer, 42mm offset

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float Performance DPS EVOL w/ Gemini dual mode air spring system (Flow Mode - 150mm / Hustle Mode - 120mm), remote-actuated, 3-Pos adj.

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale BB30

Headset

Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings

Stem

Cannondale C3, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 0°, 35mm

Handlebar

Cannondale C3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails

Seatpost

TranzX dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M-XL)

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not Included

Grips

Cannondale Locking Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

Truvativ Stylo 6K, 30T, Ai Custom

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1230, NX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

SRAM Guide R hydro disc, 200/180mm Centerline rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide R hydro disc

Wheels
Rims

Stan's NoTubes Flow S1, 32h, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Champion (Ai Offset dish - rear)

Front Hub

Formula 15x110 front, 12x148 rear w/ HG driver

Rear Hub

Formula 15x110 front, 12x148 rear w/ HG driver

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5" WT front, DHR II 2.4" WT rear, Dual compound, EXO puncture protection, tubeless ready

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