Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Judy
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Groupset SLX, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
158cm - 167cm
SM
165cm - 173cm
MD
169cm - 180cm
MD
169cm - 180cm
LG
177cm - 186cm
XL
183cm - 191cm
XXL
186cm - 194cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
New Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BOOST spacing, Tapered Headtube, Flat Mount Rear Brake, Internal Cable Routing.
Suspension Fork
RockShox Judy Silver, 100mm, tapered steerer, Solo Air, 15x110mm Maxle Stealth, 51mm offset
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX, 11-speed Shadow Plus
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX, 11-speed
Cassette
SunRace, 11-46, 11-speed
Crank
FSA Comet MegaExo, 30t, 11-speed
Bottom Bracket
FSA MegaExo
Chain
KMC X11, 11-speed
Pedals
Cannondale Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula 110x15 front, Custom BOOST QR Formula rear
Rear Hub
Formula 110x15 front, Custom BOOST QR Formula rear
Rims
WTB STX TCS i23m 32 hole, tubeless ready
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
WTB Ranger Comp 27.5/29x2.25" DNA Compound
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M425 hydro disc, 180/160mm (29"), 160/160mm (27.5")
Brake Levers
Shimano M425 hydro disc
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 5°
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4° upsweep, 9° backsweep, 760x15mm
Grips
Cannondale Locking Grips
Headset
Sealed Semi Integrated
Seat
Saddle
Cannondale Stage 3
Seatpost
Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 31.6x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 165 cm | 169 cm | 169 cm | 177 cm | 183 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 173 cm | 180 cm | 180 cm | 186 cm | 191 cm | 194 cm |
About this model
Trail 3 belongs to the Cannondale Trail model. Cannondale launched 240 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Cannondale Trail bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Cannondale Trail 12 Single-Speed Girl’s 2018 has a starting price of 219$. Cannondale Trail 2 27.5/29 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1575$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Cannondale released this model in 2018, its price was 1299$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 46.65% smaller.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Trail 3 components
Fork
The RockShox Judy is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
The Trail 3 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Cannondale Trail 3 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Cannondale Trail 3 bike has 7 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 194 cm (5.18 ft – 6.36 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.