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    MSRP
    $485
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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    32.4 lbs
    2.9
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCE
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Tourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    3 × 8
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.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
    Trail 8
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    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

    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

    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

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge

    Headset

    Semi Integrated, 1-1/8"

    Stem

    6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8°

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Seatpost

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

    Pedals

    Cannondale Platform

    Grips

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano TX800

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano TY300, 34.9 clamp

    Crank

    Prowheel alloy, 42/32/22

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus Rapidfire Plus, 3x8

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed

    Chain

    KMC Z51, 8-speed

    Brakes

    Tektro M275 hydro disc, 160/160mm rotors

    Brake Levers

    Tektro M275 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX19, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Sealed Alloy Disc, QR

    Rear Hub

    Sealed Alloy Disc, QR

    Tires

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

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