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Cannondale Trail 2 2018

2018 Mountain
Estimate price | 1,499$
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Cannondale Trail 2 2018

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Aluminum
  • Wheels 27.5" / 29"
  • Travel Front 100mm
  • Fork RockShox Judy
  • Groupset XT, SLX
  • 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 Gold, 100mm, tapered steerer, Fast Black Uppers, Solo Air, 15x110mm Maxle Stealth, 51mm offset

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT, 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

N/A

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, DNA Compound, 27.5/29x2.25"

Brakes

Brakes

Shimano Deore MT500 hydro disc, 180/160mm (29"), 160/160mm (27.5")

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore MT500 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.

SizeXSSMMDMDLGXLXXL
Wheels27"27"27"29"29"29"29"
Rider Min Height158 cm165 cm169 cm169 cm177 cm183 cm186 cm
Rider Max Height167 cm173 cm180 cm180 cm186 cm191 cm194 cm

Model Overview

Trail 2 is part of the Cannondale Trail model. 240 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cannondale Trail bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.

Model range prices

Cannondale Trail 12 Single-Speed Girl’s 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 219$. Cannondale Trail 2 27.5/29 2018 on the other hand costs 1575$, and is the most expensive model.

Safety

When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.

Average price for Crosscountry bikes

According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.

Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1499$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 27.08% smaller.

Internal Cable Routing

It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.

Trail 2 components

Fork

This bike has the RockShox Judy fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.

Wheels

The Trail 2 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.

Brakes

We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Trail 2 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.

Sizes

Trail 2 comes in 7 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 194 cm (5.18 ft – 6.36 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.