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    MSRP
    $1,000
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Aluminum
    Fork
    RockShox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 10
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Trail 5 is a 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Trail 5
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8” head tube

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox XC30 TK, 100mm, Rebound, Coil, 42mm offset

    Shock

    none

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Bearing BSA

    Headset

    Semi Integrated, 1-1/8 reducer

    Stem

    Cannondale C4, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    Cannondale C3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Seatpost

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm

    Pedals

    Cannondale Platform

    Grips

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Crank

    FSA Alpha Drive, 30T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, 10-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-42, 10-speed

    Chain

    KMC X10, 10-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT26 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB STX i23 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula QR front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Rear Hub

    Formula QR front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Tires

    WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25" DNA Compound

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