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2021 Cannondale

Trail 5

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

$950
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetmicroSHIFT Advent X
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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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)

24 mph

Trail 5

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

4'6" – 5'3"

SM

5'0" – 5'5"

MD

5'3" – 5'8"

LG

5'7" – 6'1"

XL

5'11" – 6'3"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'8", size MD, Fits large
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
Bike Review: Cannondale Scalpel Carbon Se 1 Trail Bike - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Apr 2021 · McCoy

How much difference can 20mm of travel make?

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

May 2020 · Bobby Lea

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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Bikerumor
2021 Cannondale Scalpel gets speedier w/ pivot-less new suspension for XC & Trail

May 2020 · Tyler Benedict

The all-new Cannondale Scalpel comes in 100mm and 120mm travel versions, both using the same frame., and gets lighter & more capable with a new suspension!

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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 · 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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Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorsGraphite; Rally Red

Fork

SR Suntour XCM, 100mm, coil, 42mm offset (27.5") 46mm offset (29")

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Sealed bearing cartridge, square taper

Headset

Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8"

Stem

6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

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

Saddle

Cannondale Stage 3

Seatpost

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm (XS - SM), 400mm (MD-XL)

TypeRigid

Pedals

Cannondale Platform

Grips

Cannondale Dual-Density

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

microSHIFT Advent X

Crank

Prowheel, Charm 30T

Shifters

microSHIFT Advent X, 10-Speed

Cassette

microSHIFT, 11-48T, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10, 10-speed

Brakes

Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB SX19, 32h

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Shimano HBTX 505

Rear Hub

Shimano FHTX505

Tires

WTB Ranger Comp, 29x2.25" (27.5x2.25" - XS, SM), DNA Compound

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