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    MSRP
    $645
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    2.5
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Suntour
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Tektro Mechanical Disc
    microSHIFT M26
    Drivetrain
    2 × 7
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    75mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Trail 8 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

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    Insights
    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)

    28 mph

    Trail 8

    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

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

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsQuicksand; Grey

    Fork

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

    Travel75mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed cartridge bearing, 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, 31.6x350mm (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 mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors

    TypeTektro Mechanical 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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