Cannondale Trail 2 (2025)

Trail 2 carries the legacy of Cannondale’s 50 years of crafting high-performance bikes. The SmartForm C3 alloy frame and Suntour XCM35 fork, with 100mm travel (80mm on XS and Small sizes) team up for a smooth, capable ride across trails and streets alike. Shimano’s CUES 9-speed drivetrain keeps shifting easy and predictable, while Tektro hydraulic disc brakes give you total control when the trail gets tricky. WTB wheels and wide handlebars boost confidence and handling, making Trail 2 the perfect gateway to Cannondale’s mountain biking heritage.

What it's for

Trail riding, light commuting, bopping around town, and having a blast.

Highlights

• A lightweight, durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame
• 29” wheels on the larger sizes, 27.5” wheels on XS and Small for the best blend of fit and speed
• Bump-eating SR Suntour XCM35 Boost fork with 100mm of travel (80mm on XS and Small sizes)
• Shimano CUES U4000 9-speed shifting - wide range gearing with the simplicity of a single front chainring
• A hidden kickstand mount, plus mounts for a rack and fenders, offer true do-it-all versatility

SPECS

FRAMESET

• 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, 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

• Drivetrain: Rear Derailleur
• Shimano: CUES U4000
• Shifters: Shimano CUES U4000, 9-speed
• Chain: KMC X9, 9-speed
• Crank: Prowheel, Charm 30T
• Rear Cogs: 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
• Tire Size: 2.25
• Wheel Size: 27.5/29
• Tires: WTB Ranger, 27.5x2.25" (XS, S) / 29x2.25" (M, L, XL)
• Front Tire: WTB Ranger, 27.5x2.25" (XS, S) / 29x2.25" (M, L, XL)
• Rear Tire: WTB Ranger, 27.5x2.25" (XS, S) / 29x2.25" (M, L, XL)

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

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