HAPPY TRAILS. - Mountain biking is a blast, even more so when you’re on a bike designed to bring out your best. Everything on the Trail series of bikes, from the race-inspired frame features, to the best-in-class weights, to the fact that we use smaller 27.5” wheels to achieve the perfect fit on the smaller sizes, all adds up to a ride experience that sets the standard for fast, confident fun. Ride happy.

FIT-FOCUSED WHEEL DIAMETERS 
For XC hardtails, 29" wheels are the fastest choice. That said, a bike that fits is far more fun and confidence-inspiring than one that doesn't so, to achieve the best possible blend of fast and fun for all riders, Trail bikes are designed with 27.5" wheels for sizes XS and S, and 29" wheels for M, L, X and 2X.

OPTIMIZED ALLOY FRAME 
The Trail features highly manipulated tube shapes, designed to maximize the performance of the frame while reducing weight. The entire frame is heat treated to a T6 hardness after welding to ensure uniform grain alignment and strength.

SAVE STAYS 
Optimized seat stay and chain stay shaping provides vertical compliance for a more comfortable ride with no loss in lateral rigidity.

SMOOTH WELDS 
Trademark double-pass smooth welds showcase Cannondale's aluminum frame mastery. Since we don't patch fill with putty and paint, our process eliminates the stress-risers and weak points found on traditionally welded frames, enabling us to build lighter, stronger frames everywhere in the line.