Cannondale Trail 2

It's time to raise the bar!

The new Cannondale Trail is your first-class upgrade to next-level mountain biking, designed for fun by a brand trusted by champions. Trail 2 carries on Cannondale's 50-year legacy of high-performance bicycle manufacturing. The SmartForm C3 aluminium frame and Suntour XCM32 fork, with 100 mm of travel (80 mm in XS and Small sizes), combine to deliver a smooth, high-performance ride on both trails and roads. The Shimano CUES 9-speed drivetrain makes shifting easy and predictable, while Tektro hydraulic disc brakes ensure total control on the most treacherous descents. WTB wheels and a wide handlebar increase safety and handling, making the Trail 2 the perfect gateway to Cannondale's off-road heritage.

Lightweight, fast, built to last
Cannondale's C3 aluminium frame offers an easy, sporty ride that's responsive and fun. Lightweight and built to last, it's like that pair of jeans you can't stop wearing (if your jeans came with a lifetime warranty).

Simplified shifting
Eliminate the front derailleur and its awkward controls. With a single chainring drivetrain, you can focus on having fun without wasting time fiddling with gears. With fewer moving parts, it ensures smooth, reliable shifting for effortless climbs and descents.

We've got your back.
Comfortable geometry that increases safety and responsive handling translates into more smiles with every kilometre you ride, whether you're out for a leisurely spin or an adrenaline-fuelled ride.

1x drivetrain
Say goodbye to complicated front derailleurs and ride like a true champion. With one less lever to worry about, you can focus on enjoying your rides.

To each their own wheel
27.5‘ wheels on XS/S frames and 29’ wheels on M-XL frames offer the perfect fit, matching your proportions for the right handling, regardless of your height.

StraightShot internal cable routing
Gives your bike a clean look and keeps your cables safe from interference, making maintenance easy and convenient.

Hydraulic disc brakes
Consistent, modulatable braking power in all conditions.

Features

• Lightweight and sturdy SmartForm C3 aluminium frame
• 29‘ wheels on larger sizes, 27.5’ wheels on XS and S sizes, for the right mix of speed and adaptability.
• SR Suntour XCM32 Boost fork with 100 mm travel (80 mm on XS and Small sizes)
• Shimano CUES U4000 9-speed drivetrain, for a wide range of gears with the simplicity of a single front chainring.
• The hidden kickstand mount, along with rack and mudguard mounts, offer true versatility to do it all.

Tech spec

Frame kit

• Frame: Trail, SmartForm C3 Alloy, 142x12mm, SAVE, 1-1/8‘ headtube, post mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, dropper post compatible, KickFlip hidden 18mm 2-bolt kickstand mount port, BSA-73, 27.5’ wheels (XS, S) / 29" wheels (M, L, XL)
• Fork: SR Suntour XCM Boost, coil, 100mm travel, 46mm offset (29‘), 80mm travel, 42mm offset (27.5’)
• Headset: Semi-integrated, 1-1/8"

Drivetrain

• Rear derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000
• Shifters: Shimano CUES U4000, 9-speed
• Chain: KMC X9, 9-speed
• Crankset: Prowheel, Charm 30T
• Cassette: Shimano CUES, 11-46, 9-speed
• Bottom bracket: ProWheel, square taper

Brakes

• Brakes: Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors
• Brake levers: Tektro hydraulic disc

Wheels

• Front hub: Formula DC-51, 15x100mm
• Rear hub: Formula DC-1422, 12x142mm
• Rims: WTB SX19, 32h
• Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
• Tyre size: 2.25
• Wheel size: 27.5/29
• Tyres: Trail Boss 27.5x2.25‘ (XS, S) / 29x2.25’ (M, L, XL) Comp, 30 TPI

Components

• Handlebar: Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm
• Stem: Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6°
• Grips: Cannondale
• Saddle: Cannondale Trail
• Seatpost: Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6

Producer's notes: depending on component availability, specifications are subject to change without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.