2020 Cannondale

Trigger 2

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.

MSRP$5,550
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 145 / 150mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 34
ShockFox Float DPX2 Performance Elite
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, Truvativ Descendant Carbon
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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25 mph

Trigger 2

26 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Cannondale Trigger 3 review

Feb 2018 · Guy Kesteven

Distinctive dual-travel all-rounder that’s smooth in a straight line but lacks rowdy trail confidence. Buy if you're after an all-rounder for the trails

Highs
  • Good aggro geometry with unique remote-control travel/character shift

  • Impressive big-hit performance in a straight line

Lows
  • ‘On top’ ride feel unless carefully tuned

  • Front end feels vague when pushed hard

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BIKE Magazine
Bible Review: Cannondale Trigger 2

Jan 2018

The Gemini suspension system on the Trigger will have you cruising up climbs and blasting down descents.

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Mountain Bike Action
Review - Cannondale Trigger 2

Dec 2017 · MBA Action

Built for big ups and big downs The Trigger was introduced nearly five years ago as one of Cannondale’s OverMountain-series bikes. It was built around the

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MTB Mag
[First Ride] The New Cannondale Trigger

Apr 2017 · Francesco Mazza

[ad3] The Trigger has been completely redesigned in every aspect, in the same way as the Jekyll, but it reveals an its own peculiar and aggressive character. The Trigger is meant to cover the overlap between the All Mountain and Enduro segment, leaving the Enduro race specific segment to the Jekyll. All the 3 builds of the Trigger are already available at official Cannondale dealers. Let’s analyze in detail. Overview Goodbye DYAD, welcome Gemini. On the Trigger Cannondale dismissed their unconventional pull shock which enabled riders to adjust travel and geometry via a bar mounted remote. Thanks to the Gemini technology, developed

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Bicycling
Cannondale’s Jekyll and Trigger Get Upgrades for Advanced Radness

Apr 2017 · Molly Hurford

Cannondale's enduro and all-mounatin bikes have gotten a geometry and technology makeover

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Cannondale debuts latest iterations of Jekyll and Trigger

Apr 2017 · Canadian Cycling Magazine

Cannondale's enduro-oriented Jekyll and all-mountain Trigger get revamped for model year 2018

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MTBR
2017 ​Cannondale Trigger and Jekyll launched

Apr 2017

A year after the first prototypes were spotted on the race circuit, Cannondale has released new versions of the Trigger and Jekyll. - Mtbr.com

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Singletrack World
UK Exclusive: Cannondale Trigger Review

Apr 2017 · Barney Marsh

Barney gets his paws on the all-new Cannondale Trigger for an exclusive UK first ride review

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Specs
Build
Frame

Trigger, 145mm travel, BallisTec Carbon front triangle, SmartForm C1 Alloy swingarm, carbon shock link, Ai offset drivetrain, ISCG05, PF30, flat mount brake, tapered headtube

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

Fox Float Performance Elite 34, 150mm, FIT4 Damper, 3-Pos adj. 15x110, tapered steerer, 44mm offset

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float Performance Elite DPX2 EVOL w/ Gemini dual mode air spring system (Flow Mode - 145mm / Hustle Mode - 115mm), remote-actuated, 3-Pos adj.

Travel145mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Stem

Cannondale C1, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 0°, 45mm

Handlebar

Cannondale C1 Riser, Carbon, 15mm rise, 9° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails

Seatpost

Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M), 150mm (L-XL)

TypeDropper

Grips

Cannondale Locking Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle

Crank

Truvativ Descendant Carbon, 30T, Ai Custom

Shifters

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1295, X01 Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

SRAM Guide RS hydro disc, 180/180mm Centerline rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide RS hydro disc

Wheels
Rims

Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3, 32h, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - rear)

Front Hub

Formula 15x110 front, SRAM 900 12x148 rear w/ XD driver

Rear Hub

Formula 15x110 front, SRAM 900 12x148 rear w/ XD driver

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5 x 2.5" front, High Roller II 2.4" rear, 3C Compound, EXO puncture protection, tubeless ready

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