2020 Cannondale

Trail 7

A 29″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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MSRP$560
Weight32.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels29″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetTourney, Altus
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Trail 7
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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

(climbing)

33 mph

Trail 7

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

4'6" – 5'3"

SM

5'0" – 5'5"

MD

5'4" – 5'8"

LG

5'7" – 6'1"

XL

6'0" – 6'3"

XXL

6'1" – 6'5"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Cannondale Trail SE 4 review

May 2021 · Alex Evans

A smooth-riding, future-proof frame with good trail manners and a solid spec as a starting point

Highs
  • Smooth-riding frame

  • Reliable Deore drivetrain with good chain control

  • Frame has upgrade potential

Lows
  • Fairly traditional XC shape could limit progression

  • Fork spring rate isn’t easily adjustable

  • Rattly internal cable routing

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Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action Bike Test: Cannondale Moterra Neo 1 Trail Bike

Sep 2020 · McCoy

It can absolutely go as fast as the rider is able

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Bikerumor
Review: The new Cannondale Scalpel SE is trail rocket with an XC heart

May 2020

Based on an XC race bike rather than enduro, the new Scalpel SE is fast, light & rips thru singletrack, as long as you set it up right. Here's the review!

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Bicycling
Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 Hits the Sweet Spot Between Race and Trail

May 2020

Fast enough for XC races and big enough to rip descents

Highs
  • Lightweight frame with modern geometry

Lows
  • Non-racers may want knobbier tires

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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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MTBR
2019 Cannondale Habit trail bike launched

Oct 2018

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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

All-New, SmartForm C3 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8" headtube, post mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, BSA-73

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorsMidnight Blue; Acid Red

Fork

SR Suntour XCT DS, 100mm, Coil, 42mm offset (27.5") 46mm offset (29")

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Cartridge

Headset

Semi Integrated, 1-1/8"

Stem

6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8°

Handlebar

Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm

Saddle

Cannondale Stage 2

Seatpost

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350/400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Cannondale Platform

Grips

Cannondale Dual-Density

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano TX800

Front Derailleur

Shimano Altus, 34.9 clamp

Crank

Prowheel Alloy, 42/32/22

Shifters

Shimano Altus Rapidfire Plus, 3x8

Cassette

Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed

Chain

KMC Z72, 8-speed

Brakes

Tektro M275 hydro disc, 160/160mm rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro M275 hydro disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB SX19, 32h

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Sealed Alloy Disc, QR

Rear Hub

Sealed Alloy Disc, QR

Tires

WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25", DNA Compound

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