MSRP | $820 | $980 | $1,080 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCM | RockShox | RockShox 30 Silver TK |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Alivio, Altus | Deore, Altus | Deore, Suntour |
Drivetrain | 3 × 9 | 3 × 9 | 2 × 10 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Cannondale Trail 5, Cannondale TRAIL 4, and Cannondale Trail 3 are all 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Trail 3 has a better fork. | ||
Frame | Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8ﾃ?ﾝ head tube | Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8” head tube | Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8" head tube |
|---|---|---|---|
Fork | SR Suntour XCM-RL, 100mm, remote lockout, 1-1/8", 29"/27.5", Coil Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | RockShox XC30 TK 29"/27.5", 100mm, PopLoc remote lockout, rebound, 1-1/8", Coil Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | RockShox 30 Silver TK 29"/27.5", 100mm, PopLoc remote lockout, rebound, 1-1/8", Coil Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | Tange LN 3912, square taper | Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink | SR Suntour |
Headset | FSA 1-1/8" Semi Integrated | FSA 1-1/8" Semi Integrated | FSA 1-1/8" Semi Integrated |
Stem | Cannondale Dual-Density | Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7 deg. | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, -5 deg. 740mm |
Handlebar | Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 20mm rise, 680mm | Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4 degree upsweep, 9 degree backsweep, 740x15mm | Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4 degree upsweep, 9 degree backsweep, 740x15mm |
Saddle | Cannondale Stage 3 | Cannondale Stage 3 | Cannondale Stage 3 |
Seatpost | Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 27.2x350mm | Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 27.2x350mm | Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 27.2x350mm |
Pedals | Cannondale Platform | Cannondale Platform | Cannondale Platform |
Grips | Cannondale Dual-Density | Cannondale Dual-Density | Cannondale Dual-Density |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, 9-speed | Shimano Deore, 9-speed | Shimano Deore, 10-speed |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus, 31.8 clamp | Shimano Altus, 31.8 clamp | Shimano Deore |
Crank | Shimano M371, 44/32/22 | Shimano Acera, Octalink, 44/32/22 | SR Suntour XCM 2-piece, 36/22 |
Shifters | Shimano Altus, 3x9 speed | Shimano Alivio, 3x9 speed | Shimano Deore, 2x10 |
Cassette | Sunrace, 11-34, 9-speed | Sunrace, 11-34, 9-speed | Sunrace, 11-36, 10-speed |
Chain | Shimano HG53, 9-speed | Shimano HG53, 9-speed | KMC X10, 10-speed |
Brakes | Shimano M315 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm (29"), 160/160mm (27.5") | Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc, 180/160mm (29"), 160/160mm (27.5") | Shimano M445 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm (29"), 160/160mm (27.5") |
Brake Levers | Shimano M315 hydraulic disc | Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc | Shimano M445 hydraulic disc |
Rims | Alex DC 4.0, double wall, 32-hole | Cannondale DC 3.0, double wall, 32 hole | Cannondale DC 3.0, double wall, 32 hole |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 15g Black | Stainless Steel, 15g Black | Stainless Steel, 15g Black |
Front Hub | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h |
Rear Hub | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h |
Tires | WTB NineLine, 29/27.5x2.0" | WTB NineLine, 29/27.5x2.0" | WTB NineLine, 29/27.5x2.0" |