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    $485$629
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    32.4 lbs31.7 lbs
    2.9
    2.5
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCESuntour XCE
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Tourney, AltusTourney, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    3 × 83 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Trail 8 is a 29″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2020 Trail 8
    2023 Marlin 4 Gen 2
    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)

    33 mph

    2020 Trail 8

    26 mph

    2023 Marlin 4 Gen 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

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

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGraphite; Acid Green

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGraphite; Acid Green

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCE28, 100mm, Coil, 42mm offset (27.5") 46mm offset (29")

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Sealed cartridge, 73mm

    Headset

    Semi Integrated, 1-1/8"

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8°

    Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length

    Handlebar

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

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350/400mm

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    Cannondale Platform

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano TX800

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano TY300, 34.9 clamp

    Shimano Tourney TY300, 34.9mm clamp, down swing, down pull

    Crank

    Prowheel alloy, 42/32/22

    Size: XS, S, M, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano Tourney TY301, 42/34/24, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus Rapidfire Plus, 3x8

    Shimano EF500, 7 speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed

    Shimano TZ500, 14-28, 7 speed

    Chain

    KMC Z51, 8-speed

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    Tektro M275 hydro disc, 160/160mm rotors

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor

    Brake Levers

    Tektro M275 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX19, 32h

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve, Black; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Schrader valve

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Sealed Alloy Disc, QR

    Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR

    Rear Hub

    Sealed Alloy Disc, QR

    Formula DC-31, alloy, 6-bolt, 6/7/8 speed freewheel, 135x5mm QR

    Tires

    Schwalbe Rocket Rick, 27.5/29 x 2.25", K-Guard

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.00''

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