2021 Cannondale

Trail 8

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components and mechanical disc brakes.

MSRP$625
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 75mm
ForkSuntour
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 7
GroupsetmicroSHIFT
BrakesMechanical 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)

28 mph

Trail 8

27 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
XS

4'6" – 5'3"

SM

5'0" – 5'5"

MD

5'2" – 5'8"

LG

5'7" – 6'1"

XL

5'11" – 6'3"

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Reviews
Bike Perfect
Cannondale Dirt Mini Pump Quality trail tire inflator

Sep 2022 · Guy Kesteven

The big tube brand wants to blow up your tires too now, is Guy Kesteven pumped about that or a bit let down?

Highs
  • Fast, smooth, mid-volume action

  • Neat locking Presta or Schraeder head

  • Flexible pull-out hose

  • Tough machined construction and quality feel

  • Secure travel lock and frame clip

Lows
  • More ‘Midi’ than ‘Mini’ in length and weight

  • Quality costs

  • Can trap your hand

  • Hard top and bottom out

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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

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

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

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

ColorsGrey; Highlighter

Fork

SR Suntour M3030, 75mm, coil, 42mm offset (27.5") 46mm offset (29")

Travel75mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Sealed bearing cartridge, square taper

Headset

Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8"

Stem

6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8°

Handlebar

6061 Alloy Riser, 31.8mm, 25mm rise, 700mm

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 M26L

Front Derailleur

microSHIFT Dual Pull Compact, Band Clamp

Crank

Prowheel, 36/22

Shifters

microSHIFT, 7-speed

Cassette

Sunrace, 11-34, 7-speed

Chain

KMC Z7, 7-speed

Brakes

Tektro cable-actuated disc, 160/160mm rotors

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro

Wheels
Rims

WTB SX19, 32h

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula, QR

Rear Hub

Formula QR

Tires

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

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