2021 Cannondale

Trail Women's 7

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with modest components.

MSRP$750
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetmicroSHIFT Mezzo
BrakesHydraulic 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

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28 mph

Trail Women's 7

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

5'3" – 5'8"

LG

5'7" – 6'1"

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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; Iridescent; Cool Mint

Fork

SR Suntour XCT DS, 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, 8°

Handlebar

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

Saddle

Cannondale Stage 2 Women's

Seatpost

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Cannondale Platform

Grips

Cannondale Dual-Density

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

microSHIFT M36L

Front Derailleur

microSHIFT Dual Pull Compact, Band Clamp

Crank

Prowheel, 36/22

Shifters

microSHIFT, 8-speed

Cassette

Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed

Chain

KMC Z8.1, 8-speed

Brakes

Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors

TypeHydraulic 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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