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 SunTour XCM
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Groupset Acera, microSHIFT -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
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
SR Suntour XCM-RL, 100mm, remote lockout, 1-1/8", 29"/27.5", Coil
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera Shadow 9-speed
Front Derailleur
MicroShift Direct Mount
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus
Cassette
SunRace 11-36 9-speed
Crank
FSA Alpha Drive, forged, 22/36
Bottom Bracket
Tange LN 3912, square taper
Chain
KMC X9, 9-speed
Pedals
Cannondale Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DC1420 front, Custom BOOST QR Formula rear
Rear Hub
Formula DC1420 front, Custom BOOST QR Formula rear
Rims
Cannondale DC 5.0, double wall, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
WTB Ranger Comp 27.5/29x2.25" DNA Compound
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M315 hydro disc, 160/160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano M315 hydro disc
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Handlebar
Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 20mm rise, 680mm
Grips
Cannondale Dual-Density
Headset
Sealed Semi Integrated, 1-1/8 reducer
Seat
Saddle
Cannondale Stage 3
Seatpost
Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 31.6x350mm
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 |
Model Overview
Trail 6 completes the Cannondale Trail model. 240 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Cannondale Trail bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Cannondale Trail 12 Single-Speed Girl’s 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 219$. Cannondale Trail 2 27.5/29 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 1575$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 799$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Trail 6 price is 138.42% smaller than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork
Cannondale Trail 6 2018 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCM fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Trail 6 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Cannondale Trail 6 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Cannondale Trail 6 bike has 7 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 194 cm (5.18 ft – 6.36 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.